Carl Theodor Dreyer’s “The Passion of St Joan”

Spiritual rapture and institutional hypocrisy come to stark, vivid life in one of the most transcendent masterpieces of the silent era. Chronicling the trial of Joan of Arc in the hours leading up to her execution, Danish master Carl Theodor Dreyer depicts her torment with startling immediacy, and immerses viewers in her subjective experience. With live accompaniment by Marta Waterman.