Francis of Assisi/ Francesco d'Assisi
- 1966-09-01
- History, Drama
- Riccardo Cucciolla, Lou Castel, John Karlsen, Giancarlo Sbragia, Maria Grazia Marescalchi, Mino Bellei, Roberto Di Massimo, Giuseppe Campodifiori, Marcello Formica, Ludmila Lvova, Kenneth Belton, Gerig Domain, Giampiero Fondini, Riccardo Bernardini, Gianni Turillazzi
- Marco Bellocchio
- 2 h. 14 min.
- 5.8/10
- 4
- Italy
Overview:
A 1966 biopic of Francis of Assisi presents him as a troubled rebel and champion of radical brotherhood, reflecting the spirit of 1968 student protests. Praised and condemned, the film sparked controversy for its bold, dissenting portrayal of faith.