Francesco Giullare Di Dio
A.k.a. "Francis, God's Jester". Roberto Rossellini and co-writer Federico Fellini lovingly render the very spirit of Franciscan teaching in this extraordinarily fresh and simple film - largely unappreciated at the time of its release, but now regarded as one of his greatest. Presented as a tableau of episodes from the life of 'the people's saint', this offers a compelling vision of life that rejects materialism and violence. Shot in a neorealist manner with non-professional actors, it avoids the pious cliches of haloed movie saints with an economy of expression and a touching, human quality.
Year: 1950
Genre: Italian Cinema, Spiritual Cinema, Martin's Favourites
Country: Italy
Director: Roberto Rossellini
Starring: Aldo Fabrizi, Arabella Lemaitre
Duration: 83 Minutes
Rating: PG - Contains low level violence.
Subtitles: Yes
Location in store: Foreign (Italy)
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