She'd die for her slave's faith—her own father would kill her for it.
The beautiful daughter of the Roman governor during a time of fierce Christian persecution is a nonbeliver. But when a slave raised alongside her like a sister is condemned to death for her Christian faith, she valiantly attempts to save her.
Costume
Vanessa Hessler's face cards that should've been museum pieces.
Production
Italy doing what Italy does—ruins, robes, drama.
Director
Carmine Elia
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Vanessa Hessler was primarily a model; this was her rare dramatic lead, and she reportedly took fencing lessons for the role.
Saint Barbara is the patron of firefighters and miners—ironic given her death by fire and entombment in a tower.
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