Film Title

Fratello sole, sorella luna

 

English Title

Brother Sun, Sister Moon

 

Director

Franco Zeffirelli

 

Synopsis

This is a dramatization of events in the life of St. Francis of Assisi from before his conversion experience through his audience with the pope, including his friendship with St. Clare.

 

Production Year

1972

 

Production Country

UK, Italy

 

Running Time

2h15

 

Cast

Graham Faulkner, Judi Bowker, Leigh Lawson, Kenneth Cranham

 

Festivals/Awards

Nominated for Best Art Direction/Set Decoration - Academy Awards 1974

Nominated for Best Costume Design - BAFTA Awards 1974

Best Cinematography - Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists 1973

OCIC Award - San Sebastián International Film Festival 1973

 

Language / Subtitles

In Italian, English with English subtitles