A towering achievement of the silent-film era, THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC equals and oftentimes eclipses the horror of any other masterwork from the 1920’s. Dreyer commits to the close-up as a framing device to tell this tragic story through the face and eyes, never allowing the viewer reprieve as this ghastly act of injustice is carried out in totality. Features what is considered one of the great performances in cinema history by Maria Falconetti. An essential film. This special screening will include live music accompaniment with the world premiere of an original score by The Flushing Remonstrance. —Joseph Hernandez