Francesco

2014 3h 13m IT

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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Depicts various periods in the life of Saint Francesco: Youth and the first conversion in 1206, the process that inflicts his father, the birth of the historical nucleus of Fraternitas and the departure for the Holy Land up to the writing of rules and death, addressing the problem of the legacy of his message in the different interpretation that Chiara and Elia will give it.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Mateusz Kościukiewicz
Francesco
Sara Serraiocco
Chiara
Vinicio Marchioni
Elia
Rutger Hauer
Padre di Francesco
Giselda Volodi
Madre di Francesco
Benjamin Sadler
Ugolino
Michael Schermi
Leone
Niccolò Senni
Ruffino

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Liliana Cavani
Writers: Mario Falcone, Gianmario Pagano, Mario Falcone
Languages: English, Italian
Countries: Germany, Italy

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RUNTIME

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At 193 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Italian.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Germany, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Liliana Cavani, shot by Enrico Lucidi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mauro Pagani. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Massimo Quaglia shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Mateusz Kościukiewicz and Sara Serraiocco and Vinicio Marchioni carry the top of the cast.

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The take

Liliana Cavani directs. Enrico Lucidi behind the camera. Mauro Pagani scores. Massimo Quaglia cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in Germany, Italy. Dialogue in English, Italian.

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1At 193 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 12 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Italian.
4International production across 2 countries: Germany, Italy.
5Directed by Liliana Cavani, shot by Enrico Lucidi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Mauro Pagani. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Massimo Quaglia shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Mateusz Kościukiewicz and Sara Serraiocco and Vinicio Marchioni carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt3746938 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.