The Inheritance

The Inheritance
a kate west favorite

"The Inheritance" is an odd little piece of artistry filmed on good old-fashioned Super 8. Silent, subtitled and with a dramatic Prokofiev score, it doesn't seem like the type of thing that would capture mainstream hearts, but it gets under your skin and won't leave. It's weirdly brilliant, darkly different and quite riveting. Ariel Gregory is the director, writer and creator and his sensitive perception of adventure and story is wonderfully stark and clear.

Basically, a Pirate Captain hands over a black inheritance to a hapless wench. The imagery in between all that is eerie and fantastic and well worth several viewings. A kind of bizarre insanity. In order not to give away any more, you'll just have to see for yourself. Don't worry, there'll be enough blood for everyone.

Directed by
Ariel Gregory

Written by
Josh Cutler
Britt Juchem
Ariel Gregory
Rachel Thorne

Cast
Pirate Captain - Ariel Gregory
Waitress - Cera Impala
Pumpkin King - Casey James

More info on the artist:
Ariel Gregory Graphic Design
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The Passion of Joan of Arc

The Passion of Joan of Arc
(La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc)
a kate west favorite






"The Passion of Joan of Arc" is a beautiful version of the story of Joan of Arc, the French martyr captured by the English and later made a saint. The key word in the title definitely being passion. Maria Falconetti is a soulful and intense Joan. Although the film is silent (just try it, you'll like it), she conveys a wealth of emotion in Director Carl Dreyer's close ups.

Truly a cinematic and prolific genius, Dreyer knows quite well how to show stark feelings and human agony in a profound way. Originally filmed in 1928 ,what makes this edition all the more special is that in 1994, Richard Einhorn composed a soundtrack for the film ("Voices of Light"), a choral masterpiece blending classical and modern elements, turning the work into a true epic.

This is one of the most amazing films in cinematic history, not only for its artistry, but as a truly moving depiction of the life of an historical icon. It is a must see for film students and general public alike.


Director:
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Writers:
Joseph Delteil
Carl Theodor Dreyer

1994 Composer:
Richard Einhorn (Voices of Light)
Release Date:
21 April 1928 (Denmark)

Jeanne D'Arc (1412-1431)

Maria Falconetti ... Jeanne d'Arc (Renè Jean Falconetti)
Évêque Pierre Cauchon ... Bishop Pierre Cauchon (as Eugène Silvain)
Antonin Artaud ... Jean Massieu
Andrè Berley ... Jean d'Estivet


The 1985 Criterion Edition:
The Passion of Joan of Arc - Criterion Collection

Voices of Light:
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