

The Bradford Dillman film was too Hollywoody. “Clare and Francis,” is hands down the best.

Francis (with as Francis Bradford Dillman, Mickey Rourke, Raoul Bova, and Ettore Bassi), this film. Of the four films I have seen about the story of St. This film does a great job of bringing to life their lives. This film brings alive the challenges St. This is a Region 1 DVD (playable ONLY in Bermuda, Canada, the Cayman Islands, United States and U.S. Raniero Cantalamessa, Preacher to the Papal Household. Special Features: Behind the scenes featurette and a special “Making of Clare and Francis” featurette with Franciscan Fr. This DVD includes the following language tracks: English and Italian language, Spanish & English subtitles. Both found major religious orders and together they inspire many to follow their radical call to live the Gospel, and their impact has even reached across the centuries to change the world. Clare reads deep into his heart and decides to follow him, leaving her home and family to give herself as the bride of Christ. Francis renounces his inheritance of wealth to live the Gospel and serve the poor and outcasts. The two leads are played by very appealing performers, Mary Petruolo and Ettore Bassi, who give genuinely inspiring and beautifully moving performances of the daughter of a patrician family and the son of a rich merchant who leave all to follow Christ. Francis because of the historical accuracy of the story and its authentic spirit of joy and piety Francis was known for, as well as the major role played by Clare who is given equal stature with Francis. This outstanding movie is unique among films on St. Francis of Assisi shot on location in Italy by the Italian film company Lux Vide, the producers of Saint Rita, Pope John Paul II and St. See the special website for Clare and Francis to learn much more about this inspiring film.Ī major epic feature film on the lives of St. This DVD can only be sold in the USA (excluding Puerto Rico) and Canada (excluding French-speaking Canada)
