6. The Passion of Joan of Arc - End Scene
The beauty of this film is unholy. The Passion of Joan of Arc, a film some consider to be the greatest of all time, has one of the most depressing endings of all time. It doesnt try to make a sad story turn happy, it just sticks to history. Even if Dreyer had the means to show the execution, Im sure he wouldnt have: it makes much better cinema when things are suggested instead of being shown. This exemplifies that sentiment perfectly. http://youtu.be/CxJSGMK9yRE