Publication
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount, 1972, 2004. One disc, 121 min.
Call number
DVD / Front Desk
ISBN
0792197003 / 9780792197003
Collections
CSS Library Notes
Description: A visual masterpiece based on the early life of Francis of Aussisi, founder of the Franciscan Order. A rewarding film experience as well as a celebration of the true meaning of life. Richly romantic and constantly beautiful to look at.
FY2006 / jvsn
FY2006 / jvsn
Physical description
4.75 inches
Description
The story focuses on the early years of St. Francis of Assisi.
Original language
French
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LibraryThing member CrosswicksQuakers
Focuses on the earlly years of Francis of Assisi, who sought communion with the natural world by renouncing his family's riches to seek his own destiny unencumbered by material possessions. Francis was, in a sense, history's first 'drop-out'; he left a life of comfort to seek a spiritual union with
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the world. Academy Award-nominated. Show Less
LibraryThing member ponsonby
A film about St Francis, very much of its time (late 60s) with Donovan soundtrack and a distinct hint of hippydom. The lead performance by Graham Faulkner is convincing and there is good support although individual actors have relatively little scope for development. Alec Guinness hams it up a bit
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as the Pope. Some will find it all too syrupy, and although it is visually ravishing it does not match up to Zeffirelli's slightly earlier 'Romeo and Juliet', or his later 'Jesus of Nazareth'. Show Less