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.
Domenico Scandella detto Menocchio
La moglie
Zanutto
Pre' Melchiorri
Inquisitore
Carceriere Parvis
Figlia
Vicario generale
Cancelliere inquisitore
Vescovo Maro
Pre' Vorai
Donna torturata