Movie Notes 015: The Passion of Joan of Arc

Milton 2022-03-25 09:01:10

Narrative:
Judgment of Joan of Arc -> Coaxing Joan of Arc -> Torture of Joan of Arc -> Seduction of the Eucharist -> Joan of Arc Signing and Submission under the Fear of the Burning -> Joan of Arc Repenting and Voluntary Suffering -> Burning Joan of Arc -> People Resisting the

Lens Language:
a lot The close-up and close-up of the character's face, and the blank background, all lead the visual attention to the character's expression. Through the subtle changes in the expression, the expression response of different characters is used to contrast and highlight the emotion;
the organization between shots sometimes relies on a large number of characters' sight lines. and reaction, highlighting the contradiction between Joan of Arc and the two sides who judged her; the
rich slanted composition and the viewing angle from above bring unstable emotional state and create a sense of oppression brought by power, which makes the judge and the viewer feel alienated. Feelings create emotional disgust, bowing down to Joan of Arc and the viewer to draw closer distances to inspire compassion and sympathy;
the composition of the picture is simple but rich in meaning, such as the use of symbolic expressions such as the cross in the shadow of the window.

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Extended Reading
  • Marques 2022-04-20 09:01:47

    Who is the devil who bewitched Joan of Arc, deceived Joan of Arc, and betrayed Joan of Arc? The ferocious faces are even more sinister in the silent picture. Her beliefs, her personality, perhaps, she is the daughter of God! Silence makes the movie even more shocking, with experimental soundtracks and graphics and truly flawless performances.

  • Lionel 2021-12-20 08:01:15

    When you have a strong mind and an invincible belief, then you are a fearless monster. Even in the face of death, you are not afraid, but willing to accept it.

The Passion of Joan of Arc quotes

  • Évêque Pierre Cauchon (Bishop Pierre Cauchon): So you think God hates the English?

    Jeanne d'Arc: I don't know if God loves or hates the English; but I do know that the English will all be chased from France - except those that die here!

  • Évêque Pierre Cauchon (Bishop Pierre Cauchon): Why do you wear men's clothing? If we give you woman's clothing, would you wear it?

    Jeanne d'Arc: When the mission that God has entrusted to me is over, I will again dress as a woman.