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Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972)

★ 7.2PG116 minDirector: Franco Zeffirelli

1972 Italian film

Brother Sun, Sister Moon (Italian: Fratello sole, sorella luna) is a 1972 historical drama film based on the hagiography of Saint Francis of Assisi. It is directed by Franco Zeffirelli from a screenplay he co-wrote with Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Lina Wertmüller and Kenneth Ross. It stars Graham Faulkner as Francis and Judi Bowker as Clare of Assisi, along with Leigh Lawson, Kenneth Cranham, Lee Montague, Valentina Cortese and Alec Guinness. The title of the film is from Francis' "Canticle of the Sun."

A co-production of Italy and the United Kingdom, the film premiered on March 3, 1972. It is also known for its song score by musician Donovan, which were later released as his 22nd studio album in 2004. The film received mixed reviews from critics, but was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Production Design and a BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Brother Sun, Sister Moon about?
Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972) — In early-13th-century Assisi in Italian Umbria, the son of a rich merchant, Francesco Bernardone, returns ill from war. In his delirium, he goes back in his memories to the days when he lived for parties and carnal pleasures. Yet, the shadow of the cross that he sees in fever bri
Is Brother Sun, Sister Moon based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Brother Sun, Sister Moon scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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