Maria Falconetti

Biography

Renée Falconetti was a French stage and film actress who made a name for herself in Paris during World War I, entertaining soldiers and becoming a celebrated stage artist at 35. Her breakout role came when Carl Theodor Dreyer cast her as Joan of Arc in his 1928 silent film, La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc. This iconic portrayal cemented her reputation as a talented actress.