The Flowers of St. Francis

The Flowers of St. Francis

  • Director: Roberto Rossellini
  • Writer: Roberto Rossellini,Federico Fellini,Félix Morlión
  • Countries of origin: Italy
  • Language: Italian
  • Release date: October 6, 1952
  • Aspect ratio: 1.37 : 1
  • Also known as: Franziskus, der Gaukler Gottes
  • Francesco, giullare di Dio is a biopic directed by Roberto Rossellini and starring Gianfranco Bellini and Aldo Fabrizi.
    The film presents the story of Francis' preaching in 11 parts.

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    Details

    • Release date October 6, 1952
    • Filming locations Sovana, Sorano, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy
    • Production companies Cineriz, Rizzoli Film

    Box office

    Gross worldwide

    $4,223

    Movie reviews

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    • By Stacy 2022-10-15 03:07:10

      The words and deeds of the desert godfather in the movie

      I read a book called "The Words and Deeds of the Desert Godfather". The godfathers in it all bring their apprentices. They twist hemp ropes or weave bamboo baskets by themselves. , and also regularly interact with other godfathers to exchange their own experiences with each other. I used to think that the godfather of the desert was a man living alone in the desert, but only later did he realize that he still had company, so his practice is not to live in isolation, but to live with people,...

    • By Frieda 2022-05-11 23:33:03

      The Flower of St. Francis movie review

      "Flower of St. Francis Film Review"

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      Italian, "flower" also means evangelist. The film describes the story of Francis, a preacher in the 11th century, which is intended to tell people that the nobility and humility of the soul are above everything else. He not only changes a person's way of life, but also a power that can bring new ideas to the ignorant or desperate people. 's hope.
      The above evaluation is recognized by almost all film critics. At the same time, the...

    • By Jarvis 2022-05-11 22:29:45

      sky Road

      The film is made up of several story clips concatenated, comment on the impressive shots.
          1. Going to Rome in the heavy rain: The picture of hiding from the rain under the unroofed wall is unforgettable, and can be called "the saint under the rain wall"
          2. The kind monk who donates all his clothes to the poor: the heart is pure and hopeless Medicine, the second time he gave clothes, he said: Francis forbid me to give clothes, but if you ripped them off me, I would not refuse....

    • By Parker 2022-05-11 21:30:53

      If everyone were like Francis

      The great revolutionary mentor Engels said: "If everyone is like Francis, the world will not need revolution." 
       
          One afternoon in early autumn five years ago, I got off the bus of the "9 Days 12 Countries" European Literacy Corps, stood at the In Assisi, Italy, I glanced around in confusion, trying to find a better reason why 3 million people come to this small city with a population of more than 20,000 and an area of ​​only 4 square kilometers every year, is it because Is this the...

    • By Alia 2022-05-11 19:48:53

      just shine

      The real world cannot respond to and meet the needs and wants of each life's real life. This is the case. In our daily life, it constantly appears and proves that this is the case from ancient times to the present, and even in the future and other places. But not everyone can face and accept it calmly, not only intellectually knowing and not knowing, emotionally not necessarily able to face and digest, there will be setbacks, fear, anxiety, hesitation, sadness, depression,...

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    • By Madalyn 2023-09-27 13:07:02

      The story of St. Francis, a monk, is depicted by means of sketches, with strong religious implication and lack of...

    • By Leonie 2023-09-07 10:23:22

      I totally see this movie as a daily collection of monks cultivating themselves, and Francis and his followers are so...

    • By Roel 2023-09-03 20:29:14

      Franciscan salvation religion, Rossellini salvation...

    • By Davonte 2023-08-11 23:53:56

      Isn't Rossini's film style the evangelical life that St. Francis pursued in his heart? The first time series of Franciscan monasticism can be seen in this...

    • By Garret 2023-08-08 04:38:58

      FILM150: Italian Neorealism. Not a...

    Movie plot

    The film is adapted from the frescoes of a Franciscan monastery in the town of Assis, Italy. It shows the story of Francis' preaching in 11 fragments. The film begins with the prayer of Franciscans, who are following Francis in the heavy rain. In Rome, the passages of the story, which include the kind grooming of giving all the clothes to the poor, the old monk who left home, the visit of Sister Claire, the trotters for the sick monk,...
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    Movie quotes

    • San Francesco: It's better to preach by example than by words.

    • San Francesco: Praise be to you, O Lord, and to all your creatures. Especially Brother Sun, through when you light our days. He is beautiful and radiant and resplendent, and derives all meaning from you. Praise be to you, O Lord, for Sister Moon and all the stars, which you cause to shine clear and bright. Praise be to you, O Lord, for Brother Wind, and for cloudy and clear skies, and all kinds of weather, which being sustenance to all your creatures. Praise be to you, O Lord, for Sister Water, so useful and humble, precious and chaste. Praise be to you, O Lord, for Brother Fire, with whom you light up the night and who is beautiful and playful, robust and strong. Praise be to you, O Lord, for Sister and Mother Earth, who sustains, governs and brings forth the various fruits with their colorful flowers and leaves. Praise be to you, O Lord, for those who forgive out of love for you and who withstand infirmity and tribulation. Blessed are those who live in peace, for they will be crowned by you, the Most High. Praise be to you, O Lord, for our Sister Bodily Death, from whom no mortal man can escape. Woe to those who die in mortal sin. Blessed are those who abide by your holy will, for death shall not harm them.

    • San Francesco: I command you, out of holy obedience, to spin around where you stand the way children do at play, and don't stop spinning until you're dizzy.