THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC
La Passion de Jeanne d’Arc (1928)
Directed by: Carl Theodor Dreyer
Cast: Maria Falconetti, Eugene Silvain, André Berley
Runtime: 81 mins
Genre: Drama, Tragedy
Rating: PG
The Projector at Cineleisure
30 NOV – 5PM *
The Projector (Golden Mile Tower)
24 NOV – 2PM *
* Screened with two short movies
On trial for claiming she’d spoken to God, Jeanne d’Arc is subjected to inhumane treatment and scare tactics at the hands of church court officials. Initially bullied into changing her story, Jeanne eventually opts for what she sees as the truth, leading to a famously brutal execution and a perpetual martyrdom.
* SHORT MOVIES
A Trip to the Moon
Le Voyage dans la Lune (1902)
Directed by: Georges Meliès
Cast: Georges Meliès, Jules Verne (voice-over)
Runtime: 4 minutes
Genre: Drama, Tragedy
Rating: TBC
A group of astronomers embark on a fantastical journey to the moon in a cannon-propelled capsule. Upon landing, they encounter a race of moon inhabitants and engage in a series of surreal adventures. A landmark in the history of French and World-Cinema, “A Trip to the Moon” is a visual feast that still dazzles today, with its innovative special effects and groundbreaking use of editing techniques, the film is considered the first sci-fi film in history.
On the Barricade
L’Emeute sur la Barricade (1906)
Directed by: Alice Guy-Blaché
Cast: Unknown
Runtime: 4 minutes
Genre: Drama, Tragedy
Rating: TBC
A historical reenactment of a Parisian street riot during the French Revolution. This short film is significant for being one of the earliest works directed by a woman, Alice Guy-Blaché, who was a pioneering figure in the early days of cinema. The film captures the energy and chaos of the historical event with raw power and documentary-style realism.
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