Joan of Arc at the Stake (1954)
Drama · History · Music
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.
Cast
- Ingrid Bergman as Joan of Arc
- Tullio Carminati as Fra Domenico
- Giacinto Prandelli as Procus
- Saturno Meletti
- Augusto Romani as Gigante Heuterbise
- Agnese Dubbini as Signora Botti
- Plinio Clabassi
- Pietro de Palma
- Aldo Tenossi
- Silvio Santanelli