FROM 18 Aug
FILM
Spiritual rapture and institutional hypocrisy come to stark, vivid life in one of the most transcendent masterpieces of the silent era. Chronicling the trial of Joan of Arc in the hours leading up to her execution, Dreyer depicts her torment with startling immediacy. Anchoring Dreyer's audacious formal experimentation is a legendary performance by Renée Falconetti, whose haunted face channels both the agony and the ecstasy of martyrdom.
The film was written largely from the actual records of the trial and based on historical evidence that had come to light in 1924, four years before the film was made.
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MUSIC
We are so excited to finally bring to Chichester one of the greatest silent films ever made with a live score performed by the very talented quintet - HarmonieBand, who will bring the film to life. The band comprise of countertenor Owen Ravden; Julia Butterworth and Dai Pritchard on reeds; Kim Mackrell on cello; and Paul Robinson on accordion.
HARMONIEBAND
Many of you will remember the wonderful evening at St John's Chapel in 2024 when Harmonieband accompanied the 1928 Anthony Asquith film, 'Underground'.
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For the first time in many years, we are bringing our Festival silent film with live musical accompaniment to the Chichester Cinema auditorium as St John's Chapel has some renovation work carried out.
Take advantage of this earlier start time.
Tickets £18
