In his delirium from his return from war, Francesco Bernardone goes back in his memories to the days when he lived for parties and carnal pleasures. He slowly recovers, but after the illness he is no longer the Francesco that everybody knew. Instead of spending hours in taverns, he meditates on the beauty of God's creatures, soon renouncing his riches and his family with plans to rebuild an abandoned church and his life.
| Original Title | Fratello sole, sorella luna |
| Year | 1972 |
| Country | Italy, United Kingdom |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Director | Franco Zeffirelli |
| Runtime | 121 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (134 votes) |
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This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.
Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.
For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.
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Lee Montague
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Pica Di Bernardone
Alec Guinness
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John Sharp
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