Francesco

A solemn, episodic pilgrimage through a saint's life, heavy with spiritual struggle and stark imagery, rewarding patience with moments of transcendent grace.

Directed by

Liliana Cavani

Genres

Drama, History

Starring

Mickey Rourke, Helena Bonham Carter, Andréa Ferréol

Overview

The life of St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) as related by followers who gather after his death to tell stories so that Leone can record them: a privileged and virile youth, a prisoner of war, an heir who turns away from his father and gives all to the poor, a beggar for others, and an inspiration to friends who accept the Gospels' life of poverty.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, dark and uplifting. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Faith, redemption, politics

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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