Films/DVD Asylum

The Passion of Joan of Arc

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This 1920s something film is a riveting portrayal of the trial and exectution of Joan of Arc. There is a beautiful DVD version out of the fully restored film which was considered virtually lost until sometime in the 1980s when a nearly pristine print was discovered in a closet somewhere in Denmark. The French actress playing Joan gives one of the greatest acting performances of all time. You watch the film either with silence or with a music soundtrack written by a fan of the film with cues for each scene. I had the CD of this music, which features the singing group Anonymous 4, many years before I got the movie, but must say I don not care much for it. When I viewed the film, I had the soundtrack on, but a a very low volume so it wouldn't distract too much from the film itself. Some people rave about the music, but I find it less than compelling if not downright repelling at times. Anyway, the film makes most lists of the top ten greatest movies of all time and certainly deserves it.

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Amazing lead performance especially since it was her - tinear 17:42:29 02/06/08 (2)
- These three Dreyer films had a profound affect on me. - Harmonia 19:09:01 02/06/08 (1)
  - You had Brakhage for a teacher?! LUCKY guy. Netflix has some of his - tinear 04:48:52 02/07/08 (0)