Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Fratello sole, sorella luna
“A Motion Picture That Celebrates The Timeless Joy of Original Innocence”
Synopsis
In his delirium from his return from war, Francesco Bernardone goes back in his memories to the days when he lived for parties and carnal pleasures. He slowly recovers, but after the illness he is no longer the Francesco that everybody knew. Instead of spending hours in taverns, he meditates on the beauty of God's creatures, soon renouncing his riches and his family with plans to rebuild an abandoned church and his life.
Top Cast
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Graham Faulkner
Franz von Assisi
Judi Bowker
Klara von Assisi
Leigh Lawson
Bernardo
Kenneth Cranham
Paolo
Lee Montague
Pietro Di Bernardone
Valentina Cortese
Pica Di Bernardone
Alec Guinness
Papst Innozenz III.
Michael Feast
Silvestro
Nicholas Willatt
Giacondo
John Sharp
Bischof Guido
Adolfo Celi
Konsul
Francesco Guerrieri
Deodato
Carlo Pisacane
Priester von San Damiano
Peter Firth
Guido Lollobrigida
Franca Sciutto
Franca Mazzoni
Carlo Hintermann
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Lina Wertmüller, Kenneth Ross, Franco Zeffirelli
- Original Score
- Donovan
- Original Title
- Fratello sole, sorella luna
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Euro International Films, Vic Films Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Zeffirelli
Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Lina Wertmüller, Kenneth Ross, Franco Zeffirelli
Donovan
Ennio Guarnieri
Reginald Mills
Dyson Lovell, Luciano Perugia
Department Leadership Roster
Danilo Donati
Costume Design
Donovan
Original Music Composer
Franco Zeffirelli
Director
Reginald Mills
Editor
Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Screenplay
Ennio Guarnieri
Director of Photography
Lina Wertmüller
Screenplay
Lorenzo Mongiardino
Production Design
Dyson Lovell
Producer
Luciano Perugia
Producer
Kenneth Ross
Screenplay
Franco Zeffirelli
Screenplay
Gianni Quaranta
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brother Sun, Sister Moon
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What is Brother Sun, Sister Moon about?
In his delirium from his return from war, Francesco Bernardone goes back in his memories to the days when he lived for parties and carnal pleasures. He slowly recovers, but after the illness he is no longer the Francesco that everybody knew. Instead of spending hours in taverns, he meditates on the beauty of God's creatures, soon renouncing his riches and his family with plans to rebuild an abandoned church and his life.
Who directed Brother Sun, Sister Moon?
Brother Sun, Sister Moon was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
Who stars in Brother Sun, Sister Moon?
The principal cast of Brother Sun, Sister Moon includes Graham Faulkner, Judi Bowker, Leigh Lawson, Kenneth Cranham, Lee Montague.
When was Brother Sun, Sister Moon released and how long is it?
Brother Sun, Sister Moon was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Brother Sun, Sister Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brother Sun, Sister Moon was composed by Donovan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brother Sun, Sister Moon?
Brother Sun, Sister Moon holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).