Back to category: Movies Limited version - please login or register to view the entire paper. The Passion of Joan of Arc Michael Shiakallis Engl 125 Mr. Rosenberg October 9th, 2003 The Passion of Joan of Arc The influence of cinema is often overlooked due to the entertainment value it possesses. There are very few films that can emotionally and intellectually captivate an audience in this contemporary era due to the inflated emphasis on special effects and revenue. The silent era in cinema was able to accentuate aspects of a film that many sound films following have diluted or dismissed. The Passion of Joan of Arc exhibits this unique accentuation. This film is free from choppy dialogue and overbearing special effects that can be attributed to the simple time period that it is from. The Passion of Joan of Arc enthralls its audience through potent facial expressions, clever symbolism, and a poignant score. The silent communication that Joan conveys to the audience is full of expressions that a monologue could never do justice to. The audience gets a close up view of Joan’s face, ... Posted by: Shelia Olander Limited version - please login or register to view the entire paper. |
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