Overview
Italy, late 16th century, the Church, threatened by the Protestants, unleashes the Inquisition. Menocchio, an old, stubborn, self-educated miller oppose the new order. Accused of heresy, he ignores the pleadings and stands trial. The story of a man incapable of betraying his own principles.
Cast
Domenico Scandella detto Menocchio
La moglie
Zanutto
Pre' Melchiorri
Inquisitore
Carceriere Parvis
Figlia
Vicario generale
Cancelliere inquisitore
Vescovo Maro
Pre' Vorai
Donna torturata