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Brother Sun, Sister Moon

Genre

Film drama, biographical

Cast

Graham Faulkner, Judi Bowker, Leigh Lawson, Kenneth Cranham, Michael Feast, Nicholas Willat, Valentina Cortese, Lee Montague, John Sharp, Adolfo Celi, Francesco Guerrieri, Alec Guinness

Directed by

Franco Zeffirelli

Brother Sun, Sister Moon

Genre

Film drama, biographical

Cast

Graham Faulkner, Judi Bowker, Leigh Lawson, Kenneth Cranham, Michael Feast, Nicholas Willat, Valentin

Directed by

Franco Zeffirelli
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Where it was filmed 'Brother Sun, Sister Moon'

Assisi, Francis’ birthplace, was recreated in various places in Umbria and Tuscany, including the Fortezza di Montalcino (SI) in Val d’Orcia, which features a papier mâché façade of a church. This features in the early scenes when Francis shows off his armour to friends, and also as the location for the memorable scene where he divests himself of all his riches to leave in poverty and communion with nature. The church interiors, seen during the mass held before they depart for war and when Francis is attracted by the light that will gradually convince him to leave his riches for a life of poverty, are those of the Abbey of Sant’Antimo in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, Montalcino. The towers of San Gimignano (SI) welcome Francis on his return from the war. Other areas featured include the alleyways and Palazzo dei Consoli of Gubbio (PG).

The Marmore Waterfall (TR) is the background for a scene where Francis watches Clare feed and treat lepers; in the same place, the boy, now converted, welcomes Clare into his new life, with the symbolic gesture of cutting her hair off.

Francis and several disciples rebuild the ruined church where they settle: this is in Pian Grande, Castelluccio (PG), part of the timeless setting of Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini. The church of St. Damian, here built in papier mâché, is actually in Assisi.

The last scene, where Francis accepts the authority of the Pope and the Pope accepts the authority of the future saint by approving his Rule was shot in the Cathedral of Santa Maria Nuova in Monreale (PA).

Where it was filmed 'Brother Sun, Sister Moon'

Assisi, Francis’ birthplace, was recreated in various places in Umbria and Tuscany, including the Fortezza di Montalcino (SI) in Val d’Orcia, which features a papier mâché façade of a church. This features in the early scenes when Francis shows off his armour to friends, and also as the location for the memorable scene where he divests himself of all his riches to leave in poverty and communion with nature. The church interiors, seen during the mass held before they depart for war and when Francis is attracted by the light that will gradually convince him to leave his riches for a life of poverty, are those of the Abbey of Sant’Antimo in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, Montalcino. The towers of San Gimignano (SI) welcome Francis on his return from the war. Other areas featured include the alleyways and Palazzo dei Consoli of Gubbio (PG).

The Marmore Waterfall (TR) is the background for a scene where Francis watches Clare feed and treat lepers; in the same place, the boy, now converted, welcomes Clare into his new life, with the symbolic gesture of cutting her hair off.

Francis and several disciples rebuild the ruined church where they settle: this is in Pian Grande, Castelluccio (PG), part of the timeless setting of Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini. The church of St. Damian, here built in papier mâché, is actually in Assisi.

The last scene, where Francis accepts the authority of the Pope and the Pope accepts the authority of the future saint by approving his Rule was shot in the Cathedral of Santa Maria Nuova in Monreale (PA).

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Data sheet

Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Genre
Film drama, biographical
Directed by
Franco Zeffirelli
Cast
Graham Faulkner, Judi Bowker, Leigh Lawson, Kenneth Cranham, Michael Feast, Nicholas Willat, Valentina Cortese, Lee Montague, John Sharp, Adolfo Celi, Francesco Guerrieri, Alec Guinness
Country of production
Italy, Uk
Year
1972
Setting year
XIII century
Production

Euro International Films, Vic Film

Awards
David di Donatello 1972: Best Director to Franco Zeffirelli
Plot

The life of St. Francis of Assisi, from the events that led to his conversion to his meeting with the Pope.

The locations

Abbey of Sant’Antimo
Region: Toscana Type: Abbey Territory: Countryside
Cascata delle Marmore
Region: Umbria Type: Waterfall Territory: Countryside, Hill, Lake
Cathedral of Monreale
Region: Sicilia Type: Basilica / Cathedral / Collegiate Church Territory: Historical centre
Gubbio
Region: Umbria Type: Historical village (Borgo) Territory: Borgo (walled/fortified village), Hill, Mountain
Pian Grande — Castelluccio di Norcia
Region: Umbria Type: Plateau Territory: Hill
Val d'Orcia
Region: Toscana Type: Valley Territory: Countryside, Hill

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