Publication
Worcester, PA : Gateway Films/Vision Video, c2003. Responsibility: produced for Faith & Values Media by Lightworks Producing Group and West Egg Studios ; produced and directed by Pamela Mason Wagner. One disc, 60 min.
Call number
DVD / Front Desk
ISBN
9781563647260
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CSS Library Notes
FY2007 / jvsy
Physical description
4.75 inches
Description
Offers new insights into the life and times of Francis of Assisi.
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LibraryThing member TedWitham
This retelling of the story of Francis of Assisi is quite well done: a mixture of location re-enactments, art and some talking head interviews. Don Spoto, who wrote the book of the same name, had a large input into the development of the film, and much of his analysis of 13th Century society and
Miraculous events in the Francis story are explained naturalistically.Talking crucifixes, preaching to birds and the stigmata don't have to be taken literally. In general, this strengthens their meaning in Francis' life.
While some of the re-enactments are a little strained,this would be a good movie to recommend to church people who want to know more about Francis and the new approach to Christian faith and living he inspired.
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Francis' place in it remains in the film.Miraculous events in the Francis story are explained naturalistically.Talking crucifixes, preaching to birds and the stigmata don't have to be taken literally. In general, this strengthens their meaning in Francis' life.
While some of the re-enactments are a little strained,this would be a good movie to recommend to church people who want to know more about Francis and the new approach to Christian faith and living he inspired.
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