Rent Francis, God's Jester (1950)
3.7 of 5 from 74 ratings
1h 23min
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- Synopsis:
- Roberto Rossellini and co-writer Federico Fellini lovingly render the very spirit of Franciscan teaching in this extraordinary fresh and simple film - largely unappreciated at the time of its release, but now regarded as one of his greatest. Shot in a neorealist manner with non-professional actors (including thirteen actual Franciscan monks) it avoids the pious cliches of haloed movie saints with an economy of expression and a touching, human quality.
- Actors:
- Aldo Fabrizi, Peparuolo, Severino Pisacane, Roberto Sorrentino, Nazario Gerardi, Arabella Lemaitre
- Directors:
- Roberto Rossellini
- Voiced By:
- Gianfranco Bellini
- Narrated By:
- Gianfranco Bellini
- Writers:
- Federico Fellini, Antonio Lisandrini
- Aka:
- Francesco Giullare di Dio
- Studio:
- Eureka
- Genres:
- Drama
- Collections:
- A Brief History of Films About Nuns, Masters of Cinema, The Instant Expert's Guide to Federico Fellini
- Countries:
- Italy
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Reviews (1) of Francis, God's Jester
Saintly account - Francis, God's Jester review by MW
A charming, gentle but very slight account of the life of St Francis of Assisi. Its postwar low budget makes it somewhat repetitive.
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