The Flowers of St. Francis
“A Movie for Today... And All Time”
In a series of simple and joyous vignettes, director Roberto Rossellini and co-writer Federico Fellini lovingly convey the universal teachings of the People’s Saint: humility, compassion, faith, and sacrifice. Gorgeously photographed to evoke the medieval paintings of Saint Francis’s time, and cast with monks from the Nocera Inferiore Monastery, The Flowers of St. Francis is a timeless and moving portrait of the search for spiritual enlightenment.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | Molotov TV | LaCinetek |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, FOD |
About The Flowers of St. Francis
The Flowers of St. Francis is a 1950 Italian-language drama and history film directed by Roberto Rossellini. The cast is led by Aldo Fabrizi, Gianfranco Bellini, Peparuolo. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
The Flowers of St. Francis was produced by Rizzoli Film and Cineriz and made in Italy. It was released on December 15, 1950, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Roberto Rossellini
- Writers
- Brunello Rondi, Félix Morlión, Federico Fellini
- Release date
- December 15, 1950
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Production
- Rizzoli Film, Cineriz
The Flowers of St. Francis cast & crew
The Flowers of St. Francis was directed by Roberto Rossellini and written by Brunello Rondi, Félix Morlión, and Federico Fellini.
The cast features Aldo Fabrizi as Nicolaio, il Tiranno di Viterbo, Gianfranco Bellini as Narrator (voice), Peparuolo as Giovanni il Sempliciotto, Severino Pisacane as Fra' Ginapro, Nazario Gerardi as San Francesco (uncredited), and Arabella Lemaitre as Santa Chiara (uncredited).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Renzo Rossellini, cinematography is by Otello Martelli, and it was produced by Angelo Rizzoli.
Is The Flowers of St. Francis worth watching?
The Flowers of St. Francis holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 101 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, The Flowers of St. Francis is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Flowers of St. Francis
Aldo Fabrizi
Nicolaio, il Tiranno di Viterbo
Gianfranco Bellini
Narrator (voice)
Peparuolo
Giovanni il Sempliciotto
Severino Pisacane
Fra' Ginapro
Roberto Sorrentino
Nazario Gerardi
San Francesco (uncredited)
Arabella Lemaitre
Santa Chiara (uncredited)
Renzo Rossellini
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
The Flowers of St. Francis — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Flowers of St. Francis in United States?
The Flowers of St. Francis is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is The Flowers of St. Francis on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Flowers of St. Francis is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Flowers of St. Francis in?
The Flowers of St. Francis is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including Italian, Latin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Flowers of St. Francis?
The Flowers of St. Francis runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is The Flowers of St. Francis rated?
The Flowers of St. Francis is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 101 ratings.
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