The Flowers of St. Francis

The Flowers of St. Francis

1950 · 87 min · IT · NR · 7.2 (74 votes)
Dir. Roberto Rossellini · Starring Aldo Fabrizi, Gianfranco Bellini, Peparuolo, Severino Pisacane, Roberto Sorrentino, Nazario Gerardi · Music Renzo Rossellini

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In a series of simple and joyous vignettes, director Roberto Rossellini and co-writer Federico Fellini lovingly convey the universal teachings of the People’s Saint: humility, compassion, faith, and sacrifice. Gorgeously photographed to evoke the medieval paintings of Saint Francis’s time, and cast with monks from the Nocera Inferiore Monastery, The Flowers of St. Francis is a timeless and moving portrait of the search for spiritual enlightenment.

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A deeply spiritual and visually stunning journey. This film feels like a quiet meditation, offering moments of profound peace and gentle humor. It's a visually rich, contemplative experience that washes over you like a warm, spiritual balm.

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