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The Resource Brother sun, sister moon, (electronic resource)

Brother sun, sister moon, (electronic resource)

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St. Francis of Assisi was an extraordinarily complex and difficult figure whose effect on his contemporary society was electrifying. Even today, many people are moved by his visionary message of universal toleration. Twelfth-century Italy had an exceptionally grim and regimented society, but the barefoot monk from Assisi undoubtedly had the courage that comes from deep faith and was able to transcend the oppressiveness of the time. In this Italian/British-produced film, director Franco Zeffirelli attempts to bring his vision of this great man to the screen. The contemporary (1970s) example of the hippie movement contributed a great deal to the style in which the story is told. The musical score, using ancient Italian melodies, was arranged by Donovan. The film is visually beautiful in a way which tends to minimize the squalor of the times. As the movie begins, Francis (Graham Faulkner) is the son of wealthy merchants, and enjoys his share of wine, women and song without serious thought. When war and disease devastate his neighborhood, Francis undergoes an anguished transformation which culminates in his appearing before the local bishop and removing his clothes to renounce his previous life and family before dedicating himself to God. The culminating dramatic moment is Francis' appearance before Pope Innocent III (Sir Alec Guinness), to make his case for an independent religious order under new rules
Language
eng
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Instance
Label
Brother sun, sister moon
Title
Brother sun, sister moon
Title variation
Fratello sole, sorella luna
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Actor
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Screenwriter
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Language
eng
Summary
St. Francis of Assisi was an extraordinarily complex and difficult figure whose effect on his contemporary society was electrifying. Even today, many people are moved by his visionary message of universal toleration. Twelfth-century Italy had an exceptionally grim and regimented society, but the barefoot monk from Assisi undoubtedly had the courage that comes from deep faith and was able to transcend the oppressiveness of the time. In this Italian/British-produced film, director Franco Zeffirelli attempts to bring his vision of this great man to the screen. The contemporary (1970s) example of the hippie movement contributed a great deal to the style in which the story is told. The musical score, using ancient Italian melodies, was arranged by Donovan. The film is visually beautiful in a way which tends to minimize the squalor of the times. As the movie begins, Francis (Graham Faulkner) is the son of wealthy merchants, and enjoys his share of wine, women and song without serious thought. When war and disease devastate his neighborhood, Francis undergoes an anguished transformation which culminates in his appearing before the local bishop and removing his clothes to renounce his previous life and family before dedicating himself to God. The culminating dramatic moment is Francis' appearance before Pope Innocent III (Sir Alec Guinness), to make his case for an independent religious order under new rules
Cataloging source
Midwest
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Directed by Franco Zeffirelli
Intended audience
Not rated
PerformerNote
Graham Faulkner, Judi Bowker, Leigh Lawson, Kenneth Cranham, Michael Feast, Nicholas Willatt, Valentina Cortese, Lee Montague, John Sharp, Adolfo Celi, Francesco Guerrieri, Alec Guinness
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1941-
  • 1946-
  • 1930-
  • 1912-1990
  • 1947-
  • 1954-
  • 1945-
  • 1944-
  • 1920-1992
  • 1922-1986
  • 1914-2000
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Zeffirelli, Franco
  • Cecchi d'Amico, Suso
  • Wertmüller, Lina
  • Ross, Kenneth
  • Perugia, Luciano
  • Donovan
  • Guarnieri, Ennio
  • Mongiardino, Lorenzo
  • Donati, Danilo
  • Mills, Reginald
  • Quaranta, Gianni
  • Faulkner, Graham
  • Bowker, Judi
  • Lawson, Leigh
  • Cranham, Kenneth
  • Feast, Michael
  • Willatt, Nicholas
  • Cortese, Valentina
  • Montague, Lee
  • Sharpe, John
  • Celi, Adolfo
  • Guerrieri, Francesco
  • Guinness, Alec
  • hoopla digital
Runtime
121
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
Label
Brother sun, sister moon, (electronic resource)
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Publication
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Dimensions
  • other
  • unknown
Extent
1 online resource (1 video file (ca. 121 min.))
Form of item
electronic
Governing access note
Digital content provided by hoopla
Isbn
9780792197003
Isbn Type
(physical video recording)
Medium for sound
other
Other physical details
sd., col.
Publisher number
MWT10984771
Sound
sound
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
  • other
  • remote
Stock number
10984771
System control number
MWT10984771
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Mode of access: World Wide Web
Video recording format
other
Label
Brother sun, sister moon, (electronic resource)
Link
Publication
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Dimensions
  • other
  • unknown
Extent
1 online resource (1 video file (ca. 121 min.))
Form of item
electronic
Governing access note
Digital content provided by hoopla
Isbn
9780792197003
Isbn Type
(physical video recording)
Medium for sound
other
Other physical details
sd., col.
Publisher number
MWT10984771
Sound
sound
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
  • other
  • remote
Stock number
10984771
System control number
MWT10984771
System details
Mode of access: World Wide Web
Video recording format
other

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