Joan of Arc
French 1 panel French movie poster for the classic 1928 silent film
The Passion of Joan of Arc (La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc), directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer. The poster art, created by A. Mercier for a 1978 re-release, features the iconic tear-stained face of the lead actress, Maria Falconetti.
Key Information
Film Title: The Passion of Joan of Arc (La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc)
Release Year: 1928
Director: Carl Theodor Dreyer
Starring: Maria Falconetti (as Joan) and Eugene Silvain
Genre: Silent historical drama, based on the actual transcripts of Joan of Arc's trial and execution in 1431
Cinematic Significance: Widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, noted for its innovative use of extreme close-ups and for Maria Falconetti's performance, which is often considered the finest in cinema history.
The film focuses intensely on the emotional and spiritual torment Joan endures during her inquisition, using stark, high-contrast cinematography and minimal sets to enhance the psychological tension.
The artist who created the poster in the image is
Jean-Adrien Mercier.
The signature on the image, "A. Marcier," refers to Jean-Adrien Mercier (1899–1995), a notable French illustrator and graphic designer. He was a prolific artist, known primarily for his commercial work with the Cointreau brand (where he became the artistic director) and for creating over 120 cinema posters between 1925 and 1942.
The specific poster shown is a re-working of his original design, created for the film's 1978 re-release in France.
The Passion of Joan of Arc (La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc), directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer. The poster art, created by A. Mercier for a 1978 re-release, features the iconic tear-stained face of the lead actress, Maria Falconetti.
Key Information
Film Title: The Passion of Joan of Arc (La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc)
Release Year: 1928
Director: Carl Theodor Dreyer
Starring: Maria Falconetti (as Joan) and Eugene Silvain
Genre: Silent historical drama, based on the actual transcripts of Joan of Arc's trial and execution in 1431
Cinematic Significance: Widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, noted for its innovative use of extreme close-ups and for Maria Falconetti's performance, which is often considered the finest in cinema history.
The film focuses intensely on the emotional and spiritual torment Joan endures during her inquisition, using stark, high-contrast cinematography and minimal sets to enhance the psychological tension.
The artist who created the poster in the image is
Jean-Adrien Mercier.
The signature on the image, "A. Marcier," refers to Jean-Adrien Mercier (1899–1995), a notable French illustrator and graphic designer. He was a prolific artist, known primarily for his commercial work with the Cointreau brand (where he became the artistic director) and for creating over 120 cinema posters between 1925 and 1942.
The specific poster shown is a re-working of his original design, created for the film's 1978 re-release in France.
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