Publication
Imprint: San Francisco : Ignatius Press, 2008. Context: Originally shown in 2007 on Italy's RAI TV network. Responsibility: RAI presents a co-production: RAI Fiction - Lux Vide Spa, RAI Trade Spa ; produced by Matilde and Luca Bernabei. Credits: Director, Fabrizio Costa ; producers, Matilde and Luca Bernabei ; music, Marco Frisina ; screenplay: Francesco Arlanch. Cast: Ettore Bassi, Mary Petruolo, Gabriele Cirilli, Lando Buzzanca, Angela Molina. OCLC Number: 987696078. Language Note: Italian and English language tracks with optional Spanish or English subtitles. Physical: 1 videodisc (200 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + booklet (16 p.). Features: Special features include: featurettes and 16-page booklet with study questions biographies, interview and resource list.
Call number
DVD / Front Desk
ISBN
1586173286 / 9781586173289
UPC
897079001591
Collections
CSS Library Notes
Description: A major epic feature film on the lives of St. Clare and St. Francis of Assisi shot on location in Italy by the Italian film company Lux Vide, the producers of Saint Rita, Pope John Paul II and St. John Bosco. This outstanding movie is unique among films on St. Francis because of the historical accuracy of the story and its authentic spirit of joy and piety Francis was known for, as well as the major role played by Clare who is given equal stature with Francis. The two leads are played by very appealing performers, Mary Petruolo and Ettore Bassi, who give genuinely inspiring and beautifully moving performances of the daughter of a patrician family and the son of a rich merchant who leave all to follow Christ. Francis renounces his inheritance of wealth to live the Gospel and serve the poor and outcasts. Clare reads deep into his heart and decides to follow him, leaving her home and family to give herself as the bride of Christ. Both found major religious orders and together they inspire many to follow their radical call to live the Gospel, and their impact has even reached across the centuries to change the world.
Special Features: A 16 page booklet by Tim Drake with study questions, biographies of St. Clare and St. Francis, and resource list. Behind the scenes featurette and a special "Making of Clare and Francis" featurette with Franciscan Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, Preacher to the Papal Household.
FY2010 / jvsn
Special Features: A 16 page booklet by Tim Drake with study questions, biographies of St. Clare and St. Francis, and resource list. Behind the scenes featurette and a special "Making of Clare and Francis" featurette with Franciscan Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, Preacher to the Papal Household.
FY2010 / jvsn
Physical description
4.75 inches
Description
Filmed on location in Italy where the actual saints lived, this epic feature film, with the cooperation of the Franciscan Order, is lavish in its production, done with historical accuracy, and places special emphasis on the role of Clare.
Original language
Italian