 Graham Faulkner as Francesco, or Francis Franco Zeffirelli's Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972), conceived and executed in much the same visual manner as his Oscar winning Romeo and Juliet (1968), attempts to draw parallels between the work and philosophy of Francis of Assisi and the ideology that underpinned the worldwide hippie movement throughout the 1960s and early '70s. Image File history File links Francisofassisi. ...
Gianfranco Corsi (born February 12, 1923), better known as Franco Zeffirelli, is an Italian film director. ...
Francis of Assisi by El Greco Saint Francis of Assisi (born in Assisi, Italy, 1182; died there on October 3, 1226) founded the Franciscan Order or Friars Minor. He is the patron saint of animals, merchants, Catholic action and the environment. ...
Zeffirelli's signature lush photography and use of real architecture and settings enhances the story of this great historical figure, played by young British newcomer Graham Faulkner. Francesco, the spoiled son of a wealthy merchant, following his return from war renounces all his worldly possessions to live an ascetic and simple life as a man of God and nature. Much to the dismay of his family, friends and the local bishop, he gradually gains a large following amongst the poor and the suffering. Asceticism denotes a life which is characterised by refraining from worldly pleasures (austerity). ...
Simple living (also known as voluntary simplicity or voluntary poverty) is a lifestyle considered by its adherents to be an alternative to Western consumerism. ...
The cinematography, editing, and a romantic soundtrack by the Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan, who fully embraced the wide-eyed optimism of the flower-power movement with his ornate songs that radiate a mystical beauty and childlike wonder, full of peace, love and idealism, reinforce the healing and influential effect St. Francis had on his followers. Donovan Leitch Donovan Philips Leitch (usually known simply as Donovan) (born May 10, 1946) is a British musician. ...
The script contrasts Francis's innocence, piety and virtue with the bloated pomp of official Church doctrine, which is weighed down by internal politics, corruption and hypocrisy.
The film derives much of its strength from Faulkner as the young, battle-scarred nobleman laid low by his wartime experiences, who emerges from the horrors of conflict with a completely new and spiritual outlook on life. Emotions are released into a climax of peace, love and understanding. It is possible to draw parallels between this film and Vietnam war veterans, who on struggling for identity, truth and meaning on returning from conflict in the 60's and early 70's found God at their lowest point in life.
The film features a cast of gifted newcomers and screen veterans, including Judi Bowker, Leigh Lawson, Kenneth Cranham, Valentina Cortese, and Alec Guinness. Leigh Lawson (born 21 July 1945 in Atherston, Warwickshire, England) is a film and stage actor. ...
Kenneth Cranham (born on December 12, 1944 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland) is an Scottish actor who has appeared in Gangster No. ...
Valentina Cortese (born January 1, 1925) is an Italian actress. ...
Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Sir Alec Guinness, KBE, CH (April 2, 1914 – August 5, 2000) was an Oscar winning English actor who became one of the most versatile and best-loved performers of his generation. ...
See also
Picture of Robert Powell playing Jesus of Nazareth. ...
Christian anarchism is the belief that there is only one source of authority to which Christians are ultimately answerable, the authority of God as embodied in the teachings of Jesus. ...
External links The Internet Movie Database (IMDb), owned by Amazon. ...
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