The Heart of France

The Passion of Joan of Arc (La Passion de Jeanne D’Arc; 1928)

This 1985 restored French silent movie is the result of the restoration of lost rolls and its miraculous re-appearances. This 1928 film that courted controversy even before its release way back then has a surprisingly elaborate set-up and effects. Most of the expressions rely on facial expressions as there no musical score in the background. The story is a short one depicting the last hours of. . .