The Flowers of St. Francis
Watch TrailerIn 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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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Francesco, giullare di Dio |
| Year | 1950 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Director | Roberto Rossellini |
| Runtime | 87 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.1/10 (99 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.
Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.
For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.
Director: Roberto Rossellini
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.
🎭 Cast
Aldo Fabrizi
Nicolaio, il Tiranno di Viterbo
Gianfranco Bellini
Narrator (voice)
Peparuolo
Giovanni il Sempliciotto
Severino Pisacane
Fra' Ginapro
Roberto Sorrentino
Nazario Gerardi
San Francesco (uncredited)
Arabella Lemaitre
Santa Chiara (uncredited)
Renzo Rossellini
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
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