Introduction to Moving Narratives 2
Reference
Title: Passion of Joan of Arc
Director: Carl Theodore Dreyer
Whilst watching the film I was constantly thinking about the way that the following bullet points were included in the film, the reasons behind their placement, ideas, context and how they all worked together
Stories
Visuals
Cinematography
Art Direction
Editing
Sound
Performance
Filmed around the end of "Silent Cinema"
The film was shot in order, I feel like this made the film a lot smoother.
German Expressionist Influence
Representing independence as she dresses in her own way.
Overacted, I feel like the judges were portrayed across using low-key lighting (high contrast), due to the lighting we were able to see how ugly the judges were, outlined there tears, wrinkles, warts, almost making them look sinister and casting shadows.
Dramatic performance, representation to painting - portrayed through close ups and low angles, were always looking up at the judges, made me feel like they were in dominance.
My overall experience from the film was haunting, through the performance, sound, editing and cinematography.
I felt like Joan knew she was going to die but she wanted to stay true to herself as a spiritual person, she shows great independence through her choice in clothes and the way she chooses to die.
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