The film explores the life of St. Francis and his early followers through a series of vignettes, from their return to Rivotorlo after the Pope blesses their Rule to their dispersal to preach. The chapters, like parables, often convey moral lessons and feature characters with distinct personalities, such as the comic Ginepro, the aged Giovanni, and the beatific St. Clair.
The Flowers of St. Francis
A charming comedy about the daily misadventures of a group of Franciscan monks, with a focus on their well-meaning but hapless leader, Ginepro.
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