Brother Sun, Sister Moon [1973 film]

by Franco Zeffirelli

Other authors: Judi Bowker, Suso Cecchi d'Amico (Screenwriter), Valentina Cortese, Kenneth Cranham, Donovan (Composer) — 2 more, Graham Faulkner, Kenneth Ross (Screenwriter)

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▾Library description

A compelling, insightful look at the early years of Francis of Assisi, who abandoned a life of wealth and comfort to seek a spiritual union with the world.

1 alternate | English | Primary description for language | score: 26

The story focuses on the early years of St. Francis of Assisi.

1 alternate | English | score: 24

Focuses on the early years of Francis of Assisi who sought communion with the natural world by renouncing the riches of his family in order to seek his own destiny, unencumbered by material possessions.

English | Description provided by Bowker | score: 2

Dramatization of the early life of St. Francis of Assisi. The story focuses on the early years of St. Francis of Assisi.

English | score: 1

This DVD covers the early years of Francis of Assisi.

English | score: 1

LibraryThing members' description

Book description

This video focuses on the early 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 the world.

Running time: 120 min., (HS - Adult)