Francesco Page #4

Synopsis: The life of St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) as related by followers who gather after his death to tell stories so that Leone can record them: a privileged and virile youth, a prisoner of war, an heir who turns away from his father and gives all to the poor, a beggar for others, and an inspiration to friends who accept the Gospels' life of poverty. He seeks the Pope's blessing, and he endures persecution at the hands of the family of Chiara Offreduccio (1194-1253), who becomes St. Clare. Many join the order he has established and then rebel at his expectations. In near despair - and ill - he writes a Rule to take to the Pope; then, the Lord sends him a message. He dies smiling.
Director(s): Liliana Cavani
Production: Simitar
  5 wins & 4 nominations.
 
IMDB:
6.5
PG-13
Year:
1989
119 min
160 Views


right into the cathedral.

It's Sunday and it's full, and

you can preach a sermon.

I don't know how to speak!

And besides, everybody knows me!

Then go naked.

- Naked?

No one's ever seen you before.

You should wash your face.

- No!

Ite missa est.

Hey! Look, it's Rufino, look!

- Rufino!

Peace is everything.

Those who are at peace with God

are already in Paradise.

I swear it's true, I give my word.

No! no!

- Let's go away. Don't act like that!

Brother, forgive me,

I was carried away.

Speak to them, try again.

They will listen.

I am a son of God.

We don't want you!

But I didn't know that before, so are

all of us, I give you my word.

I give you my word of honor.

Peace is everything.

- Peace is everything.

It is easy to worship

wooden images.

They never suffer hunger or cold.

Would you drive away a man

who wants to become a saint?

Would you? Drive away a man

who want to become a saint?

Would you? It takes courage.

And others have this courage.

I'm speaking of those

who live outside the city, the poor.

Who live outside of the wall of

the city they have this courage.

Will you help us? will you pray with us?

Blessed Irene paralyzed and peaceful.

Blessed Irene paralyzed and peaceful.

Blessed Irene paralyzed and peaceful.

Blessed Matteo, orphan full of hope.

Blessed Eugenia, leper

who does not curse

Blessed Bonizio, blind man,

who sees sun and stars.

Blessed little Luca, in heaven.

Blessed his mother,

without milk, but with faith!

Blessed are the stupid fools like you!

Let's throw them out!

We took a beating.

But afterwards many young men joined us.

The period of persecution was beginning.

You can fill a lot of pages with that.

It was also my fault.

I will write that it was

also your "merit"

You can still come here, as you

used to do from time to time.

All or nothing.

Like him. Like you.

I couldn't bear it if you

were humiliated or hurt.

Mater Carissima,

love has a price.

I'm afraid.

The only fear I have left It's for you.

Are you afraid I may be hungry and cold

that I might be raped or killed?

Let me offer up the safety

I have enjoyed.

Tell her no.

My cousin cannot live here

with the life she's used to.

She can't stay here or go along the

roads at the mercy of violent criminals.

Have you finished?

- No.

Chiara says she love Christ, may be

she loves you and she doesn't know.

Go on!

You say you love only her soul,

but Chiara is also beautiful!

Chiara is beautiful,

But don't tempt me with your fears.

- You trust yourself to much.

I trust her.

They'll insult us more than ever.

They'll imagine who knows what.

What?

You know very well what people imagine

when they see a girl with some men.

Chiara wants to become a brother.

Fantastic! I'm serious.

I have seen a lot of women around

the world, gypsies, adventurers...

Nobody is going to recognize her

if she dresses like us.

Women are even between lepers, poor...

- Christ trusted them.

He was the Christ, but what about us?

We are only men.

Why limit the grace of God?

- That's right! You're all a bore!

I'm with you even

when my body is here.

I have found that life is beautiful

only because your life is beautiful.

Fathers, mothers...

Brothers, receive me.

Father, mother, sister,

brother, pray for us

Father, mother, sister,

brother, pray for us

Are you sure?

Don't worry.

I know, I know

"he who lose gain", but...

Chiara, poorest of the poor.

Chiara, pilgrim of the world.

Chiara, mystery of God.

Chiara, pray for us.

Chiara poorest of the poor.

Show your face!

Hey you belong to the

Offreduccio family!

Yes you do.

They are looking for you, you know?

Let's take her home!

- What if she isn't?

Let's take her somewhere else.

She has a little pretty face.

What is wrong?

- My cousin.

She's alone on the road.

I'm worried.

I sent her out.

What happened?

- Nothing.

Stand back Bernardo!

Ah! There you are! Hey listen to me.

Where is my niece?

I want my niece!

Idiot! Where is my niece? Tell me!

Where is she?

Where did you hide her? Idiot!

Take me to her.

They're hunting Chiara!

- Where is she?

At the lazaret.

- Bring her to San Damiano.

Most lofty and all powerful Lord.

You are strong, you're great,

you are true...

You are our guardian, our

protector and defender.

You are safety, you are peace.

You are beauty, you are meekness

Uncle, leave them alone, here I'm.

Come home! The farce is over.

- I'm already home.

I have made a vow!

To whom? To these fools here?

I have made a vow to God

and you are in his palace.

Come on!

- Stop!

Why is he coming out?

- Push!

He must right where he is!

Good... keep on pushing

very good... push! Push!

He must stay inside!

Saint Lady, Saint mother of God

Lady full of grace

Saint your home

Saint mother of God.

Lady full of grace

Saint mother of God.

Lady full of grace

Saint you home.

Saint mother of God.

Lady full of grace

Use this.

Thank you.

If we only had some wool.

He is beautiful!

- Another unfortunate.

He's the King of the Kings

- Stop talking rubbish!

They've came to tell me

that you're a disturber of the peace,

provoking scandals. And now, women!

People have come to me to protest! They

expect you to set up a convent,

a house, a charitable institution.

There are offers, building, lands...

I can't accept.

You're not alone! The women, they are

exposed to all kind of dangers.

What are you going to do my boy...

You cannot go around like stray animals,

with no roof over your heads,

half naked, so vulnerable,

you must realize that Francesco!

I cannot defend you. Cause only

the Pope has the power to do that.

Listen, it's necessary

that you see him.

With his permission,

they'll leave you in peace.

You must come to a decision. Only he is

able to resolve your problems.

Can you borrow me the needle?

- No... I'll do it for you.

It's an excuse for not washing yourself.

- Let me finish my job.

Do you want to go to the Pope

with tears?

Patches are all right, tears are not.

Stop it!

He will never grant audience to us.

- Why not?

Innocenzo llI used to study

in Bologna with me.

He is a clever man,

very sensitive...

So you are the who'll talk to him.

I'll do what you want, but

in my opinion you should do that.

Cut it out!

- Come on you need a bath!

But, there must be a mistake.

Paupers are received on the floor below.

But...

- Cardinal of St. Paul's orders.

Follow me.

Full power is here.

Tell the bishop of Rennes

that we alone are the vicar of him

whose eyes see justice.

We alone have the proper

remedies against evil.

I feel a weight here.

- It's all the lemons you eat and drink.

The only thing I can digest.

Now I'm as bitter and yellow as they are.

You bring the alms seekers up here?

The Cardinal of St. Paul's, my lord.

He's the one who ordered it.

Come on, come on.

What do you accuse us of?

Everybody accuse Rome of something.

They are not accusing anyone.

They speak no words of hate.

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Liliana Cavani

Liliana Cavani (born 12 January 1933) is an Italian film director and screenwriter. She belongs to a generation of Italian filmmakers from Emilia-Romagna that came into prominence in the 1970s, including Bernardo Bertolucci, Pier Paolo Pasolini and Marco Bellocchio. Cavani became internationally known after the success of her 1974 feature film Il portiere di notte (The Night Porter). Her films are intellectual and have historical concerns. In addition to feature films and documentaries, she has also directed opera. more…

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