The Passion of Joan of Arc

1h 21m · 1928 · Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer · 4.4 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) runs 1h 21m, directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

A classic of the silent age, this film tells the story of the doomed but ultimately canonized 15th-century teenage warrior. On trial for claiming she'd spoken to God, Jeanne d'Arc is subjected to inhumane treatment and scare tactics at the hands of church court officials. Initially bullied into changing her story, Jeanne eventually opts for what she sees as the truth. Her punishment, a famously brutal execution, earns her perpetual martyrdom.

Genres: Drama, History

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)