The Flowers of St. Francis
Francesco, giullare di Dio
“A Movie for Today... And All Time”
Synopsis
In a series of simple and joyous vignettes, director Roberto Rossellini and co-writer Federico Fellini lovingly convey the universal teachings of the People’s Saint: humility, compassion, faith, and sacrifice. Gorgeously photographed to evoke the medieval paintings of Saint Francis’s time, and cast with monks from the Nocera Inferiore Monastery, The Flowers of St. Francis is a timeless and moving portrait of the search for spiritual enlightenment.
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The Flowers of St. Francis (Roberto Rossellini, 1950)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-11-22
Top Cast
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Aldo Fabrizi
Nicolaio, il Tiranno di Viterbo
Gianfranco Bellini
Narrator (voice)
Peparuolo
Giovanni il Sempliciotto
Severino Pisacane
Fra' Ginapro
Roberto Sorrentino
Nazario Gerardi
San Francesco (uncredited)
Arabella Lemaitre
Santa Chiara (uncredited)
Renzo Rossellini
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Journées du Cinéma de Carcassone
Festival / Special Debut
October 6, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 23, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Rossellini
- Screenplay & Story
- Brunello Rondi, Félix Morlión, Federico Fellini, Antonio Lisandrini
- Original Score
- Renzo Rossellini
- Original Title
- Francesco, giullare di Dio
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Rizzoli Film, Cineriz
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Rossellini
Brunello Rondi, Félix Morlión, Federico Fellini, Antonio Lisandrini, Roberto Rossellini
Renzo Rossellini
Otello Martelli
Jolanda Benvenuti
Angelo Rizzoli
Department Leadership Roster
Brunello Rondi
Screenplay
Félix Morlión
Screenplay
Federico Fellini
Screenplay
Roberto Rossellini
Director
Antonio Lisandrini
Screenplay
Otello Martelli
Director of Photography
Jolanda Benvenuti
Editor
Angelo Rizzoli
Producer
Virgilio Marchi
Production Design
Renzo Rossellini
Original Music Composer
Marina Arcangeli
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flowers of St. Francis
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What is The Flowers of St. Francis about?
In a series of simple and joyous vignettes, director Roberto Rossellini and co-writer Federico Fellini lovingly convey the universal teachings of the People’s Saint: humility, compassion, faith, and sacrifice. Gorgeously photographed to evoke the medieval paintings of Saint Francis’s time, and cast with monks from the Nocera Inferiore Monastery, The Flowers of St. Francis is a timeless and moving portrait of the search for spiritual enlightenment.
Who directed The Flowers of St. Francis?
The Flowers of St. Francis was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
Who stars in The Flowers of St. Francis?
The principal cast of The Flowers of St. Francis includes Aldo Fabrizi, Gianfranco Bellini, Peparuolo, Severino Pisacane, Roberto Sorrentino.
When was The Flowers of St. Francis released and how long is it?
The Flowers of St. Francis was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flowers of St. Francis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flowers of St. Francis was composed by Renzo Rossellini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Flowers of St. Francis?
The Flowers of St. Francis holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).