Francesco
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Actor: HELENA BONHAM CARTER, MICKEY ROURKEBrand: Trinity
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full length, Full Screen, NTSC, Original recording remastered
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 104 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-04-05
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Model: T-1793
Studio: Trinity Home Ent
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- This gripping tale tells the story of St. Francis of Assisi, one of the world s most revered Saints and founder of the Franciscan order. In flashback, his followers record the remarkable memories of his life. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: PG-13 Age: 692865179337 UPC: 692865179337 Manufacturer No: T-1793
Movie Reviews of Francesco
Movie Review: The Wild Orchid is one of St. Francis' Little Flowers
Summary: 5 Stars
"Francesco" is an unexpected triumph. St. Francis of Assisi has usually been depicted as an animal-loving,Nature-worshipping Dr. Dolittle-type,when in fact he was very much a gritty man of his time. St. Francis had lived a dissolute life before he was a conversion. He was a knight (hardly a placid garden statue) He lived in a brutal time. This Italian-made movie shows it perfectly.
"Francesco" opens with Francis returning from one of his latest crusades. There's a gruesome public flaying,as well as an orgy. Francis realizes he's lived an empty life. Baring all,he weds Lady Poverty (later on,he bares all in the snow to combat his lust) Rourke presents the religious life as sexy. St. Francis renounced earthly love, but he had passionate love for Lady Poverty. This movie shows Francis' immense love for the poor. He's often held up as a social justice saint. He was revolutionary in his time. Rourke depicts Francis as a firebrand. He lived very much among the people. Francis invented the Nativity Scene.
Helena Bonham-Carter,in contrast,is a pallid and dull St. Clare. Historically, St. Clare was a passionate, mystical woman. She stood up for herself in escaping an arranged marriage. Bonham-Carter makes Clare into a boring,passive figure.
"Francesco" is a fiery,fascinating depiction of the beloved saint that's surprisingly contemporary. While Mickey Rourke is earning critical kudos for "The Wrestler",he is excellent in this movie of a saint wrestling with himself. He's marvelous as "Il Poverello (The Poor One)" with a rich performance.
Summary of Francesco
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