Francesco

– The life of St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) as related by followers who gather after his death to ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 44 Minutes
Release Year:
1989
Francesco (1989)

The life of St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) as related by followers who gather after his death to tell stories so that Leone can record them: a privileged and virile youth, a prisoner of war, an heir who turns away from his father and gives all to the poor, a beggar for others, and an inspiration to friends who accept the Gospels' life of poverty. He seeks the Pope's blessing, and he endures persecution at the hands of the family of Chiara Offreduccio (1194-1253), who becomes St. Clare. Many join the order he has established and then rebel at his expectations. In near despair - and ill - he writes a Rule to take to the Pope; then, the Lord sends him a message. He dies smiling.

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Francesco (1989) - Trailer

Release Date:

22 Mar 1989

Language:

English, Italian

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Liliana Cavani

Writer:

Liliana Cavani (story), Liliana Cavani (screenplay), Roberta Mazzoni (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Mickey Rourke, Helena Bonham Carter, Andréa Ferréol, Nikolaus Dutsch

Plot:

The life of St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) as related by followers who gather after his death to tell stories so that Leone can record them: a privileged and virile youth, a prisoner of war, an heir who turns away from his father and gives all to the poor, a beggar for others, and an inspiration to friends who accept the Gospels' life of poverty. He seeks the Pope's blessing, and he endures persecution at the hands of the family of Chiara Offreduccio (1194-1253), who becomes St. Clare. Many join the order he has established and then rebel at his expectations. In near despair - and ill - he writes a Rule to take to the Pope; then, the Lord sends him a message. He dies smiling.

Awards:

5 wins & 4 nominations.

Production:

Simitar

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.5/10