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The Flowers of St. Francis

NR 1950 Comedy, Drama, History · 1h 27m
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In a series of simple and joyous vignettes, director Roberto Rossellini and co-writer Federico Fellini lovingly convey the universal teachings of the People’s Saint: humility, compassion, faith, and sacrifice. Gorgeously photographed to evoke the medieval paintings of Saint Francis’s time, and cast with monks from the Nocera Inferiore Monastery, The Flowers of St. Francis is a timeless and moving portrait of the search for spiritual enlightenment.

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About The Flowers of St. Francis

Director Roberto Rossellini, with Federico Fellini, beautifully presents St. Francis's universal teachings: humility, compassion, faith, and sacrifice, in a series of simple, joyful scenes. Filmed with an aesthetic mirroring medieval paintings and featuring monks from the Nocera Inferiore Monastery, The Flowers of St. Francis is a timeless portrait of the search for spiritual enlightenment. The movie is an experience that will stay with you for a long time. It is a cinematic masterpiece.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Roberto Rossellini, The Flowers of St. Francis features a cast that embodies the film's spirit of humility and authenticity. Aldo Fabrizi appears as one of the peasants. Gianfranco Bellini portrays St. Francis, capturing his gentle nature and unwavering faith. Peparuolo plays Giovanni, one of the friars, adding to the ensemble's genuine portrayal. Severino Pisacane appears as another friar, contributing to the film's communal atmosphere. Roberto Sorrentino and Nazario Gerardi also appear as friars.

What people like about The Flowers of St. Francis

Critics and audiences alike have praised The Flowers of St. Francis for its simplicity, its profound spiritual message, and its stunning visual beauty. Many viewers have noted the film's ability to evoke a sense of peace and contemplation, while others have appreciated its unflinching portrayal of poverty and hardship. The film's authenticity, enhanced by the presence of real monks, has also been widely lauded.

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Movie Score

71%

Released

December 15, 1950

Director

Roberto Rossellini

Cast

Aldo Fabrizi, Gianfranco Bellini, Peparuolo, Severino Pisacane, Roberto Sorrentino, Nazario Gerardi

Genre

Comedy, Drama, History

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