This one will be a challenge! An extremely intense and emotional silent film from 1928. The Passion of Joan of Arc (deutscher Titel auch Der Prozeß der Johanna von Orleans) is a 1928 French silent historical film based on the actual record of the trial of Joan of Arc. The film was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer and stars Renée Jeanne Falconetti as Joan. Widely considered one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, his movies are noted for emotional austerity and slow, stately pacing, frequent themes of social intolerance, the inseparability of fate and death, and the power of evil in earthly life.
His 1928 movie The Passion of Joan of Arc is considered to be one of the great movies of all time, renowned for its cinematography and use of close-ups. It frequently appears on Sight & Sound's lists of the great films ever made, and in 2012's poll, it was voted the ninth-best film by film critics and 37th by film directors. 19.10.2024. Lörrach. Renowned trombonist Adrian Mears and virtuoso pianist Peter Madsen, both internationally acclaimed, will take the stage to breathe new life into the classic silent film "Joan of Arc" As the film unfolds, Mears and Madsen will weave their musical magic, improvising in real-time to enhance the cinematic experience, creating an unforgettable fusion of sight and sound. Adrian Mears (Australia) - Trombone & Didgeridoo
Peter Madsen (USA) - Piano
