

"A Motion Picture That Celebrates The Timeless Joy of Original Innocence"
Duration
2h 01mRelease
3 Mar 1972Country
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ItalianIn 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.
Dramatization of events in the life of St. Francis of Assisi from before his conversion experience through his audience with the pope, including his friendship with St. Clare.
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$3,000,000Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 2 nominations total