Francesco d'Assisi
director:
Liliana Cavani
playwright:
Liliana Cavani
/
Tullio Pinelli
actor:
Lou Castel
/
Giancarlo Sbragia
/
Maria Grazia Marescalchi
/
Mino Bellei
/
Marcello Formica
…
genre:
History
/
Drama
/
TV Movie
language:
Italian
length: 2h 14m
release date: 1966-09-01
IMDb: tt0060427
Francesco d'Assisi
overview
A 1966 biopic of Francis of Assisi presents him as a troubled rebel and champion of radical brotherhood, reflecting the spirit of 1968 student protests. Praised and condemned, the film sparked controversy for its bold, dissenting portrayal of faith.