Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1973)
Average Rating: 5.7/10
Reviews Counted: 9
Fresh: 6 | Rotten: 3
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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
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Drama, Faith & Spirituality, Classics
Kenneth Ross, Lina Wertmüller, Franco Zeffirelli, Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Dec 2, 1972 Wide
Mar 9, 2004
Paramount Pictures
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Cast
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Graham Faulkner
Francesco -
Judi Bowker
Clare -
Alec Guinness
Pope Innocent III -
Leigh Lawson
Bernardo -
Kenneth Cranham
Paolo -
Michael Feast
Silvestro -
Adolfo Celi
Consul -
Valentina Cortese
Pica Di Bernardone -
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Francesco Guerrieri
Deodato -
Lee Montague
Pietro Di Bernardone -
John Sharp
Bishop -
Nicholas Willatt
Giocondo -
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In Zeffirelli's visually beautiful tale, the hero is perceived as a prototype hippie, and so the music is by Donovan.
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.
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