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🎬 Movie

Brother Sun, Sister Moon

1972 · 121 min Drama History
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

📋 Film Details

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

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.

🎭 Cast

Graham Faulkner

Graham Faulkner

Franz von Assisi

Judi Bowker

Judi Bowker

Klara von Assisi

Leigh Lawson

Leigh Lawson

Bernardo

Kenneth Cranham

Kenneth Cranham

Paolo

Lee Montague

Lee Montague

Pietro Di Bernardone

Valentina Cortese

Valentina Cortese

Pica Di Bernardone

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

Papst Innozenz III.

Michael Feast

Michael Feast

Silvestro

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Nicholas Willatt

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John Sharp

Bischof Guido

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