The epic piece of cinema that is Carl Theodor Dreyer’s ‘The Passion of Joan of Arc’ is attributed as one of the most influential and famous silent films ever. Not only is it a story of infamous truth, it was a truly experimental and astounding film of its time. The use of close-ups primarily creates a disorientating and intense portrayal of the trial, as Mark … Continue reading The Passion of Joan of Arc (Carl Theodor Dreyer, 1928)