Distinguished contemporary Swiss composer Arthur Honegger is best known for his operas, oratorios, such as Jeanne d'Arc au Bucher and his symphonic works. Honegger also scored a number of French, British and Italian films. During the silent era, Honneger composed several scores for Abel Gance). Shortly after {$Honegger's death in 1955, Georges Rouquier release a biographical documentary about the great composer. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi