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Where to Watch Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972) in the US
- 1972
- PG
- 2h 1m
- 7.2IMDb
- 42%Rotten Tomatoes
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What it's about
In early-13th-century Assisi in Italian Umbria, the son of a rich merchant, Francesco Bernardone, returns ill from war. In his delirium, he goes back in his memories to the days when he lived for parties and carnal pleasures. Yet, the shadow of the cross that he sees in fever brings an end to his old life. The armor which he calls "my death mask" appears to be his final clothing of the old human. He slowly recovers, but after the illness he is no longer the Francesco that everybody knew. Instead of spending hours in taverns, he spends them in meadows; instead of drinking, he meditates on the beauty of God's creatures. He encounters a ruined little church where, from the old cross, Christ changes his life forever. Francesco renounces riches and his family and starts to rebuild the church as "il Poverello--the poorest of the poor." Soon, he gathers many people who are willingly built into a powerful new Spiritual Temple. Will the kingly Pope accept a new order of beggars and the poorest of the poor? Will the shining gold accept the inner treasure?
Cast and crew
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Starring
- Graham Faulkner, Judi Bowker, Leigh Lawson
Details
- Release date
- Dec 2, 1972
- Language
- Italian, English
- Country
- United Kingdom, Italy
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 2 nominations total
Where to Watch Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Brother Sun, Sister Moon in the United States?
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- Can I stream Brother Sun, Sister Moon or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch Brother Sun, Sister Moon for free in the United States?
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