Menocchio the Heretic

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

Marcello Martini

Domenico Scandella detto Menocchio

Nilla Patrizio

La moglie

Emanuele Bertossi

Zanutto

Mirko Artuso

Pre' Melchiorri

Maurizio Fanin

Inquisitore