Joan of Arc at the Stake

Joan of Arc at the Stake

80 mins | Drama, History | Dec. 20, 1954

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.

Joan of Arc at the Stake

80 mins | Drama, History | Dec. 20, 1954

Joan of Arc at the Stake
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.
IMDb rating 5.8
Producers Franco London Films, Produzioni Cinematografiche Associate
Original title Giovanna d'Arco al rogo
Directors Mary Alcaide, Roberto Rossellini
Writers Paul Claudel, Roberto Rossellini

Cast

Ingrid Bergman

as Joan of Arc

Tullio Carminati

as Fra Domenico

Giacinto Prandelli

as Procus

Augusto Romani

as gigante Heuterbise

Agnese Dubbini

as Madama Botti / Signora Botti

Gerardo Gaudioso

as Inviato della giustizia

Miriam Pierazzini

as (Voice)

Giovanni Acolati

as (Voice)

Marcello Pillo

as (Voice)

Pina Esca

as (Voice)