Completed - ITALIAN, ENGLISH - Drama, Historical, Biography - 76 minutes
A filmed version of Arthur Honegger's oratorio, directed by Rossellini, a very good example of how film can enhance music.
Year of production : 1954 Director(s) : Roberto ROSSELLINI Cast : Ingrid BERGMAN, Giacinto PIRANDELLI, Tullio CARMINATI
The film takes place mostly in a surrealistic fantasy around the time of the execution of Joan of Arc. Joan of Arc, played by Ingrid Bergman, is being burned alive for heresy. In a kind of dream state, she departs from her body and looks back upon her life. She begins this journey depressed and demoralized. However, a priest appears to help guide her. First, he shows her those who 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.
Country(ies) : ITALY