simple, admirable masterpiece

Rating: Null/10 (2 January 2017)

it is the only film about Joan of Arc. because it is the only version who could recreates the atmosphere and the emotion. because the performance of Maria Falconetti can not have competitor. and, maybe, because Carl Dreyer gives more than a film but his swan song. it seems be an experiment. not only courageous but too profound for not be remarkable. but the foreground as basic tool, the white/black image, the dramatic fight for define the truth, the crown of Joan, the brilliant performance of Artaud, the costumes and the slow action are great instruments for create a perfect masterpiece. because The Passion of Joan of Arc escapes to definitions. it is a subtle , wise mix of history lesson and great motifs who defines humanity. and this does it a special event.