History ·Drama ·TV Movie · Italy · 1966 · 2h 14m

Francis of Assisi

Francesco d'Assisi

Francis of Assisi poster
Director
Liliana Cavani
Cast
Lou Castel as Francesco d'Assisi Giancarlo Sbragia as Pietro Bernardone Maria Grazia Marescalchi as Pica Bernardone Mino Bellei as Fra' Bernardo Marcello Formica as Capitano di ventura Roberto Di Massimo as Guido
Crew
Giuseppe Ruzzolini — Director of Photography Luciano Gigante — Editor Peppino De Luca — Original Music Composer Liliana Cavani — Screenplay Tullio Pinelli — Screenplay Leo Pescarolo — Producer
Synopsis

A 1966 biopic of Francis of Assisi presents him as a troubled rebel and champion of radical brotherhood, reflecting the spirit of 1968 student protests. Praised and condemned, the film sparked controversy for its bold, dissenting portrayal of faith.

Mood & Themes
biographychurchfrancescowoman directorlife of saint
Key Collaborators
Liliana Cavani Director Giuseppe Ruzzolini Director of Photography Luciano Gigante Editor Peppino De Luca Original Music Composer Liliana Cavani Screenplay Tullio Pinelli Screenplay Leo Pescarolo Producer Virgilio Marchi Production Design Ezio Frigerio Costume Design
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