Movies and TV The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)

**CosmicPal** · 06-04-2010, 08:36 PM

Astonishing!

I just watched this silent film and I was impressed. I've heard some great things about this controversial film and have always wanted to watch it. Well, I finally got the chance to do so and for anyone who's a cinematic film buff, you should give it a chance.

The camerawork is absolutely stunning for its time and the lead actress who played Joan gave the performance of a lifetime.

For those interested in filmmaking- this is a must see. For those who don't give a rats ass about great movies should shy away from it. You just wouldn't understand.

Ebolapox · 06-04-2010, 08:38 PM

any nudes?

**CosmicPal** · 06-04-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by H5N1

any nudes?

Actually, there is. I was shocked.

There is a scene...and a very nice close-up, I might add, of a woman breast-feeding. The baby pulls away to watch the crowd and you're provided an immaculate view of nips.

Ebolapox · 06-04-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CosmicPal

Actually, there is. I was shocked.

There is a scene...and a very nice close-up, I might add, of a woman breast-feeding. The baby pulls away to watch the crowd and you're provided an immaculate view of nips.

****in' A. might be worth a rental. doubt blockbuster or redbox has it, though.

**CosmicPal** · 06-04-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by H5N1

****in' A. might be worth a rental. doubt blockbuster or redbox has it, though.

I doubt that they do too. I had to download it online.

Ebolapox · 06-04-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CosmicPal

I doubt that they do too. I had to download it online.

****, mang. link? if it has titties I'm there. titties+classic movie=****ing win.

Jenson71 · 06-05-2010, 02:54 AM

Yeah, it is good. It's been a while since I watched it, and I was younger (maybe 15 years old or so) but I vividly remember those closeups on Joan, and her worried, confused face. Definitely not a warrior-type look.

The director, Dreyer, made several other great religious movies. His most acclaimed is Ordet. I saw it, but it didn't leave the great impression on me that it leaves many, many other people. I recommend viewing it.

Miles · 06-05-2010, 03:41 AM

Even as someone who is fairly into movies I still can't handle silent films. The only one I have made it all the way though is Metropolis which has apparently been finally restored to the original cut and we may see it on DVD in a few months.

Jenson71 · 06-05-2010, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles

Even as someone who is fairly into movies I still can't handle silent films. The only one I have made it all the way though is Metropolis which has apparently been finally restored to the original cut and we may see it on DVD in a few months.

Really? Not even City Lights? Not even The General?

Keaton and Chaplin's movements alone are much more enjoyable than Groucho's zingers, to me.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 06-05-2010, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles

Even as someone who is fairly into movies I still can't handle silent films. The only one I have made it all the way though is Metropolis which has apparently been finally restored to the original cut and we may see it on DVD in a few months.

Oh, man. I love silents. For comedies, Keaton, Lloyd and Chaplin can't be beat. And some of Hitchcock's silents are fantastic. I actually haven't seen Joan, so I will definitely check it out (I would, even without the boobies).

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CosmicPal Learn it. Know it. Live it. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Casino cash: $10004900	The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) Astonishing! I just watched this silent film and I was impressed. I've heard some great things about this controversial film and have always wanted to watch it. Well, I finally got the chance to do so and for anyone who's a cinematic film buff, you should give it a chance. The camerawork is absolutely stunning for its time and the lead actress who played Joan gave the performance of a lifetime. For those interested in filmmaking- this is a must see. For those who don't give a rats ass about great movies should shy away from it. You just wouldn't understand.
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Jenson71 fides quaerens intellectum Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United States Casino cash: $8330900	Yeah, it is good. It's been a while since I watched it, and I was younger (maybe 15 years old or so) but I vividly remember those closeups on Joan, and her worried, confused face. Definitely not a warrior-type look. The director, Dreyer, made several other great religious movies. His most acclaimed is Ordet. I saw it, but it didn't leave the great impression on me that it leaves many, many other people. I recommend viewing it.
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Miles MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Casino cash: $1532400	Even as someone who is fairly into movies I still can't handle silent films. The only one I have made it all the way though is Metropolis which has apparently been finally restored to the original cut and we may see it on DVD in a few months.
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