The Passion of Joan of Arc
In 1431, Jeanne d'Arc is placed on trial on charges of heresy, and the ecclesiastical jurists attempt to force her to recant her claims of holy visions.
Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer · Biography · Drama · History · 114 min · 1928
Trailer
Director
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Writer
Carl Theodor Dreyer, Joseph Delteil
Studio
N/A
Release
25 Oct 1928
Runtime
114 min
Genres
Biography, Drama, History
Full Plot
Giovanna is taken to the Inquisition court. . After the accusation of blasphemy continues to pray in ecstasy . A friar thinks that Giovanna is a saint, but is taken away by the soldiers. Giovanna sees a cross in the shadow and feels comforted. She is not considered a daughter of God but a daughter of the devil and is sentenced to torture. Giovanna D 'Arco says that even if she dies she will not deny anything. The eyes are twisted by terror in front of the torture wheel and faint. Giovanna is taken to a bed where they are bleeding. Giovanna feels that she is about to die and asks to be buried in a consecrated area. Giovanna burns at the stake while devoted ladies cry.
Cast & Characters
Maria Falconetti
Évêque Pierre Cauchon
Eugene Silvain
Jean d'Estivet, the prosecutor
André Berley
Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc)
Renée Jeanne Falconetti
Nicolas Loyseleur, a canon
Maurice Schutz
Jean Massieu, the Dean of Rouen
Antonin Artaud
Jean Lemaitre, the Vice-Inquisitor
Gilbert Dalleu
Nicolas de Houppeville
Jean d'Yd
Jean Beaupère (as Ravet)
Louis Ravet
Lord Warwick, the English captain in Rouen
Camille Bardou
Michel Simon
Did You Know?
The Passion of Joan of Arc
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Did You Know that Dreyer's final decision on the film's subject was determined by drawing matches?
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Did You Know that Falconetti's iconic performance achieved status almost immediately after its release?
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Critical Assessment
The Passion of Joan of Arc holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (67,728 votes), 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 98/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.1/10 on IMDb (67,728 votes), 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 98/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Passion of Joan of Arc's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
The Passion of Joan of Arc holds a 98% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is The Passion of Joan of Arc's IMDb rating?+
The Passion of Joan of Arc has a 8.1/10 rating on IMDb from 67,728 votes.
What is The Passion of Joan of Arc's Metacritic score?+
The Passion of Joan of Arc has a Metascore of 98/100 on Metacritic.
Is The Passion of Joan of Arc good? What are critics saying?+
The Passion of Joan of Arc holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (67,728 votes), 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 98/100 on Metacritic.
How long is The Passion of Joan of Arc?+
The Passion of Joan of Arc has a runtime of 114 min.
Who directed The Passion of Joan of Arc?+
The Passion of Joan of Arc was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
Where can I watch The Passion of Joan of Arc?+
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Fan & Critic Buzz
Reviewers praised Maria Falconetti's performance as Joan of Arc and noted that the film sticks to traditional chronology with some minor changes. One reviewer criticized a later version of the movie, calling it "bastardized". Others, including the poster mentioned in one review, highlighted the film's beautiful live choral music performances during its screening at the Hampstead Arts Festival.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Maria Falconetti is superb as the eponymous tortured soul betrayed and tried for heresy in 15th century France. The history is well known, and Carl Theodor Dreyer sticks fairly faithfully to the more established, traditional, chronology which leaves us, the audience, to focus muc…
CinemaSerf · 7/10There are a few different versions of this movie with different audio tracks. Dreyer himself criticized a bastardized version in the 1950s that changed the vignettes and audio to better fit for audiences of the time. I saw this movie long ago from a poor reproduction with what I…
cyberflixgold · 10/10**This is a perfect film** I love Jeanne d'Arc, the patron saint of soldiers.\ \ Before I saw this film, I had always considered 'The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc' to be the epitome of Jeanne d'Arc's story on film.\ \ When I found out about this film a few years later, I o…
TkA · 10/10
From the trailer's comments
Just received mine and spot-checked it; stupendous image. Thank you for re-issuing this incredible film, especially with the choice of projection speeds.
@claush7492 · 7 likesThe Hampstead Arts Festival is showing The Passion of Joan of Arc -- The movie with beautifully performed live choral music conducted by Peter Foggitt, including from the time of Joan of Arc, on Wednesday 6 November 2019. A unique event! See here for details: http://www.hampstead…
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