Where to watch The Flowers of St. Francis

What it's about

The film dramatizes about a dozen vignettes from the life of St. Francis and his early followers, starting with their return in the rain to Rivotorlo from Rome when the Pope blessed their Rule, and ending with their dispersal to preach. The unconnected chapters are like parables, some with a moral. The slight, comic Ginepro returns naked to St. Mary's of the Angels, having given away his tunic but not his ricotta. The aged Giovanni shouts and holds onto his cape; the beatific St. Clair pays a visit. Humble Francis doubts his leadership, hugs a leper, and sends his brothers spinning, dizzy, and smiling into the world. This brotherhood is infused with whimsy as well as belief.

Cast and crew

Director

Roberto Rossellini

Writer

Roberto Rossellini, Federico Fellini, Félix Morlión

Starring

Aldo Fabrizi, Gianfranco Bellini, Peparuolo

Details

Released

1952-10-06

Language

Italian

Country

Italy

Awards

2 nominations

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Where to watch The Flowers of St. Francis?

You can watch the movie The Flowers of St. Francis on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States.

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You can watch the movie The Flowers of St. Francis on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States.

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The Flowers of St. Francis is streaming on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States.

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Is The Flowers of St. Francis on The Criterion Channel?

Yes. You can watch The Flowers of St. Francis on The Criterion Channel in the United States.

Is The Flowers of St. Francis on HBO Max?

Yes. You can watch The Flowers of St. Francis on HBO Max in the United States.