Brother Sun, Sister Moon(1972)- User Reviews

I have watched this movie many times and every time i receive a new message from it. I love it. very inspirational.more»

I found the story facinating!, the sensibility and respect for nature is just something to always remember. The believe that everyhing alive on earth is as important as us, makes sense to me, though if we had that feeling, guess our planet will be in …more»

first saw this in college in 1971 and still love watching it. One of Franco Zefferelli's great epics, it gives a romantic view to the life St Francis of Assisi. Excellent music score as well.more»

Being a modern Franciscan religious - like the newly appointed Archbishop of Boston - demands a unique perspective on life's priorities - a renunciation of material possessions, for one - that is difficult for many lay people to comprehend. The rules …more»

This is a wonderful movie. It covers the early years of St. Francis of Assisi. He was born into a wealthy and powerful family. He then went to fight in the Crusades. He comes back from the war a different person. He realizes that you can't buy happiness, …more»

Zefirelli surely feeled a little bit of the Franciscanian spirit. Also the actors do as if they was full of spirit. This is definately the most important film about Francesco of Assisi. The early years of Francesco are also displayed and not only his …more»

A great movie...I am so very glad that I had the chance to see it...Zifferelli is really an excellent director...Every single shot was a piece of art..one of the best movies I've ever seen, and I'd definitely recommend it.....more»

I've been hearing about this movie since I was a little boy, I only got to see it when I was in college and I was really inspired. St. Francis of Assisi was my favorite saint of all time. 20 years after I saw it again bringing tears to my eyes. I …more»

Zefferelli's telling of the St. Francis story is as beautiful as his film of 'Romeo and Juliet' several years earlier. Filmed in gorgeous locations in northern Italy, BSSM focuses on the early years of Francesco's awakening spirituality. …more»

Franco Zeffirelli chose the right man to score this film. Saint Francis of Assisi was a gentle man of simple means, and Donovan, the 60s icon of Flower Power, humble in his own beginnings, managed to compose the perfect soundtrack to this beautiful film. …more»