The Passion of Joan of Arc (Criterion Collection) (DVD)

With it's stunning camerawork and striking compositions, Carl Theodor Dreyer's "The Passion of Joan of Arc" convinced the world that moves could be art. Renee Falconeti gives one of the greatest performances ever recorded on film as the young maiden who died for God and France. Long thought to have been lost to fire the original version was miraculously found in perfect condition in 1981, in a Norwegian mental institution. The film is accompanied by Richard Einhorn's "Voices of light" an original orchestral work inspired by renowned choral ensemble Anonymous 4, the Nederlands Radio Choir and the Nederlands Radio Philharmonic. Includes: audio commentary by Casper Tybjerg, Dreyer scholar form the University of Copenhagen, Note on "Voices of Light" including, interviews, essays and more!!! (1928) Running time: 82 minutes.

The Passion of Joan of Arc (Criterion Collection) (DVD)