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Release Year1954
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History, Music
Votes14
DirectorRoberto Rossellini
WritersPaul Claudel, Roberto Rossellini
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsJoan of Arc at the Stake
About 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.
Directed by Roberto Rossellini, Joan of Arc at the Stake leans on a strong ensemble — Ingrid Bergman, Tullio Carminati, Giacinto Prandelli — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1954.
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