Menocchio the Heretic

Overview

Italy, late 16th century, the Church, threatened by the Protestants, unleashes the Inquisition. Menocchio, an old, stubborn, self-educated miller oppose the new order. Accused of heresy, he ignores the pleadings and stands trial. The story of a man incapable of betraying his own principles.

Directed by Alberto Fasulo

Top cast

M

Marcello Martini

Domenico Scandella detto Menocchio

N

Nilla Patrizio

La moglie

E

Emanuele Bertossi

Zanutto

Mirko Artuso

Pre' Melchiorri

M

Maurizio Fanin

Inquisitore

C

Carlo Baldracchi

Carceriere Parvis

A

Agnese Fior

Figlia

G

Giuseppe Scarfì

Vicario generale

D

David Wilson

Cancelliere inquisitore

R

Roberto Dellai

Vescovo Maro

G

Gino Segatti

Pre' Vorai

Roberta Potrich

Donna torturata

S

Saverio Sculli

Prelato

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