Joan of Arc at the Stake

Overview

Joan of Arc is being burned alive for heresy. In a kind of dream state, she departs from her body and begins to look back upon her life. She begins this journey in a depressed and demoralized state. However, a priest appears to help guide her. First, he shows her those that accused her in the guise of animal characters, in order to show her their true nature. Then, he shows her the good that she has performed for people. In the end, she is proud of what she has done and is ready to face the flames.

Directed by Roberto Rossellini

Top cast

Ingrid Bergman

Joan of Arc

Tullio Carminati

Fra Domenico

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Giacinto Prandelli

Procus

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Saturno Meletti

A

Augusto Romani

Gigante Heuterbise

Agnese Dubbini

Signora Botti

P

Plinio Clabassi

P

Pietro de Palma

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Aldo Tenossi

S

Silvio Santanelli

G

Gerardo Gaudioso

Justice Envoy

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Anna Tarallo

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Luigi Paolillo

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Miriam Pierazzini

(Voice)

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Marcella Pobbe

(Voice)

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Pina Esca

(Voice)

G

Giovanni Acolati

(Voice)

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