Clare and Francis
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Movie Reviews of Clare and Francis
Movie Review: Take Nothing For Your Journey
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great movie about St. Francis and St. Clare. It does an excellent job of portraying the lives they lived and their answer when God called them to leave their lives of wealth and follow him. The movie is inspiring, the acting is outstanding, and I enjoyed learning more about these two great saints. The movie is 200 minutes long but it will definitely hold your interest. I agree with other reviewers who have said you will want to watch this more than once.
In Chapter 12, "Friends Join Francis", the writer has done a beautiful job of showing the parallel between the life of Jesus and the life of Francis. There is a scene where a group of men (Priests?) approach the local bishop to express their concern over Francis and his followers. They exclaim that they feel the bishop has underestimated "the problem" because there are more and more of them everyday -- at least a dozen - and they go around the country saying they were ordered by God. The bishop replies that their words remind him of a story he has read several times, the Gospel, and he asks them if they have ever read it.
A 16 page booklet is included with the DVD which I found to be very useful. It contains short biographies of Clare and Francis and lists of the important dates in their lives. It also includes a very informative interview with Fr. Andrew Apostolic ,C.F.R., well-known speaker and author., and a resource list.
Clare and Francis is directed by Fabrizio Costa who directed Mother Teresa, another great film.
I recommend this movie as a great way for families to get to know more about St. Francis and St. Clare. Buy it, watch it, share it friends and family, and donate a copy to your parish library if you have one.
"Take nothing for your journey", Luke 9:3
Movie Review: Historically Accurate, Extraordinary Film
Summary: 5 Stars
I agree with the other reviewer's that this is surely the best film yet on St. Francis and St. Clare. Some of the things that stand out about it are:
- historical accuracy - it follows the historical details closer than the other films on the lives of these popular saints, including such scenes usually not in other films like their creation of the first living Nativity scene, Francis meeting with the head of the Muslims during the Crusades, and Francis encountering the dangerous wolf who befriends him
- greater presence of Clare - in all other films Clare is more of a secondary character, but in this film she is clearly given equal status and importance as Francis, with her name even appearing first in the film title
- combines authentic spirituality with social concern - this film really balances the deep spiritual focus of both saints with their love and concern for others
- exquisite cinematography, and uniformly excellent acting performances
This is a very beautifully produced film with outstanding acting performance by the two leads, as well as the rest of the cast.
Plus the DVD includes some nice "extras" like good film segments on the "Making of" and "Behind the scenes". And a wonderful Collector's Booklet with saint bios, film commentary, study questions, color photos, etc.
Bottom line - this film version has it all and is a real cinematic and spiritual treasure. Get it!
Movie Review: Best movie yet on Francis and Clare
Summary: 5 Stars
After being disappointed by several other films on St. Francis, most notably Brother Sun, Sister Moon and Francis of Assisi, I found this film to be refreshingly authentic. It portrays both the bold, revolutionary spirit for which Francis and Clare are so famous, while also emphasizing their humility and sincere love for Christ and the Church.
What I really loved about this film is the way it portrayed Francis and Clare's discernment of God's call in their lives. Having seen the examples of subsequent religious congregations (especially Mother Teresa and her Missionaries of Charity), we can easily forget how unusual it was for Francis and Clare to want to live as poor servants among the poor, rather than enter a "respectable," established congregation.
A few disclaimers: the dubbing can sound a bit cheesy sometimes, and the dialogue does not exactly "match up" to the actors' speech, even in the original Italian. Also, I do wish the film would have included more about the end of Clare's life... but those are my only complaints!
Highly recommended. Anyone interested in learning more about Francis and Clare will not be disappointed.
Movie Review: Beautifully Inspirational!
Summary: 5 Stars
My love for St. Francis of Assisi began fifty years ago. This film came recommended to me and was not a disappointment. The presentation of key parts of the lives of Francis and Clare flowed smoothly, and the addition of Clare enhanced the profound points that needed to be made.
Beautiful photography, appropriate musical background, and vivid imagary of the times in which Francis lived added to the message.
It is obedience and humility that reforms and renews the Church, and continues to do so.
Dorothy B.
Movie Review: Left speechless
Summary: 5 Stars
I received this movie as a Christmas present. Since Christmas, I have watched the movie 5 times (almost once a day during the Octave!). I would recommend this to anyone who loves these two Great Saints or who want to get to know them. I hope to begin a deeper study of them myself as I continue my own journey as a Third Order Capuchin.
I hope they come out with a soundtrack as well, for the music is magnificent!