Film Title

Francesco d’Assisi

 

English Title

Francis of Assisi

 

Director

Liliana Cavani

 

Synopsis

Shot as a 1966 made-for-TV movie, Liliana Cavani’s debut Francis of Assisi was watched by 20 million Italian viewers; the director was praised for her conception of Francis as a medieval man striving to lessen social inequality. Lou Castel portrays the founder of the Franciscan Order with a true sense for his demeanor and for the nuances of his inner life.

 

Production Year

1966

 

Production Country

Italy

 

Running Time

2h14

 

Cast

Lou Castel, Giancarlo Sbragia, Maria Grazia Marescalchi

 

Festivals/Awards

Golden Labarum for Best Film, Valladolid International Film Festival 1967

 

Language / Subtitles

In Italian with English subtitles