1964, Municipal Library of Alcamo, Sicily. Franca, a 16-year-old girl, reads from an ancient book the account of a trial that took place in the same town in 1243. The rich merchant Goffredo is accused of raping Benvenuta, a girl of humble condition. He thinks his wealth and gender grant him some sort of social supremacy, but he is found guilty thanks to the new laws introduced ... (展開全部)