There is nothing I can say about this film that can express how phenomenal, how moving, how incredibly beautiful it is. Extremely ahead of its time, foreshadowing work by Fellini; Dreyer's use of almost constant closeups is unnerving and highly effective.
Renee Falconetti gives a raw and unearthly performance as the Maid of Orleans. This was her first and last role, and I can see why - it is emotionally destroying. Only the fact that I was watching this at home, with its ambient distractions, kept me from dissolving completely into anguish.
To say this is highly recommended is a massive understatement. Simply one of the best films ever made.
I give this one: 
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