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St. Francis of Assisi was an extraordinarily complex and difficult figure whose effect on his contemporary society was electrifying. Even today, many people are moved by his visionary message of universal toleration. Twelfth-century Italy had an exceptionally grim and regimented society, but the barefoot monk from Assisi undoubtedly had the courage that comes from deep faith and was able to transcend the oppressiveness of the time. In this Italian/British-produced film, director Franco
PG, 2 hr. 1 min.
Kenneth Ross, Lina Wertmüller, Franco Zeffirelli, Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Dec 2, 1972 Wide
Mar 9, 2004
Paramount Pictures
All Critics (13) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (3) | DVD (5)
Way overwrought Zeffirelli work, pretty much lost since its debut in 1973.
The most serious problem with this film is its softness, that sentimentality Zeffirelli is often accused of.
It is one of the most beautiful films I have ever seen. Just about any frame of the film, blown up, could make a beautiful poster for the film.
beautiful and nicely framed photography from northern Italy...not enough to overcome an inane script, inept acting, and Donovan's syrupy music
Presents an inspiring and edifying portrait of St. Francis's spiritual practice of devotion and his humble life of service.
Well meaning (hey, it's about a saint!) but ultimately deeply flawed telling of St.Francis done up as a 60's counterculture agent provacateur. Only missing, hey wait, it's here too, a Donovon soundtrack. Peace. love. flowers and God, man. And uber long, too. A great sleep aid.
July 17, 2011Super Reviewer
This is the MOST aesthetically beautiful movie I've EVER seen from the scenery shots to the actors -- Zeffierelli's FINEST -- Even better than Romeo and Juliet which came out immediately before this -- Alec Guiness turns in a WONDERFUL Pope and the other acting is stupendous -- The music was done by Donovan -- People
January 13, 2007Super Reviewer
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