Drama ·History · Italy · 1989 · 2h 37m

Francesco

Francesco poster
Director
Liliana Cavani
Cast
Mickey Rourke as Francesco Helena Bonham Carter as Chiara Andréa Ferréol as Francesco's Mother Nikolaus Dutsch as Cardinal Colonna Peter Berling as Bishop Guido Hanns Zischler as Pope Innocent III
Crew
Ennio Guarnieri — Director of Photography Giuseppe Lanci — Director of Photography Gabriella Cristiani — Editor Vangelis — Original Music Composer Liliana Cavani — Screenplay Roberta Mazzoni — Screenplay
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
christianityreligionsaintwoman director13th century12th centurysaint francis of assisichristian film
Key Collaborators
Liliana Cavani Director Ennio Guarnieri Director of Photography Giuseppe Lanci Director of Photography Gabriella Cristiani Editor Vangelis Original Music Composer Liliana Cavani Screenplay Roberta Mazzoni Screenplay Liliana Cavani Story Giulio Scanni Producer Danilo Donati Production Design Danilo Donati Costume Design
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