Flowers of St Francis (Criterion Collection) (1950)

Director: Roberto Rossellini  Starring: Nazario Gerardi  
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Publisher: Home Vision/Public Media
Format: DVD
UPC: 00037429208120
Buy.com Sku: 40719092
Item#: V24WLH
Category Keywords: Character Study  Religion  Theatrical Release 
Rating: NR
 
 
Features: DVD, Aspect Ratio 1.33:1, Black & White, Mono Audio, English, Subtitled
 


Editor's Note

An aesthetically spare, earnest dramatization of the life of St. Frances of Assisi, focusing on the founding of the Franciscan order of travelling, penniless monks, who led a life of enlightened simplicity. Co-scripted by Frederico Fellini, using predominantly non-professional actors.

 
Features
Region 1
Note: This is a new, restored High-Definition Digital Transfer with new and improved English subtitles.
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital Mono - Italian
Additional Release Material:
Video Interview:
1. Isabella Rossellini - Actress
2. Father Virgilio Fantuzzi
3. Adriano Apra - Film Historian
Additional Products:
36 Page Booklet with an essay by film scholar Peter Brunette





 
Technical Info

Release Information
Studio: Home Vision/Public Media
Release Date: 8/23/2005
Running Time: 87 minutes
Original Release Date: 1950
Catalog ID: 090
UPC: 00037429208120
Number of Discs: 1

Audio & Video
Original Language: Italian
Available Audio Tracks: Italian
Available Subtitles: English
Video: B&W

 
Cast & Crew
Arabella Lemaitre
Aldo Fabrizi
Nazario Gerardi
Federico Fellini - Screenwriter
Angelo Rizzoli - Producer
Roberto Rossellini - Screenwriter
Renzo Rossellini - Producer
Otello Martelli - Director of Photography
Roberto Rossellini - Director

 
Professional Reviews
Sight and Sound
"This is a rare religious-themed film that doesn't sink under the weight of its own solemnity." 09/01/2005 p.87

New York Times
"FLOWER OF ST. FRANCIS remains a remarkably serene and even blissful film..." 08/30/2005 p.E5

Premiere
"Rossellini's direct approach is recognizable despite the medieval setting..." 10/01/2005 p.129-130

  
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