Movielogr
Joan of Arc at the Stake (1954)
Directed by Roberto Rossellini
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.
Length 80 minutes
Actors
Ingrid Bergman | Tullio Carminati | Giacinto Prandelli | Augusto Romani | Anna Tarallo | Silvio Santanelli | Mario Prandelli | Marcella Pobbe | Luigi Paolillo | Gerardo Gaudioso | Rina Dei | Miriam Pierazzini | Giovanni Acolati | Marcello Pillo | Pina Esca | Aldo Tenossi | Pietro de Palma | Agnese Dubbini | Saturno Meletti | Plinio Clabassi