This is truly beautiful - an inspiration for people searching for God through this difficult trial called Life. Thank you so much. It is truly uplifting. God bless you.
Poor St. Francis would turn in his grave if he saw the state of the Church today. Can you imagine St. Francis “dialoguing” with other faiths and saying they are all OK to God as in ecumenism? or that he would approve of those interfaith travesties in his church in Assisi? He was willing to die for the True Faith---are most of our Magesterium willing to do so?
@MyrtleBeech good point MyrtleBeech... we have to swim against the tide and it's very hard, but I find going back to the Word of God and not getting carried along on the tide of these evil and far-too-liberal times is the only way to stay on track. Come Lord Jesus - we need you as never before!... Lolly x
Francis showed us how to live fervently seeking to understand the Gospel by living it out. That's the best way for God to "speak" to us. I was blessed to have lived at San Damiano and the Porziuncola in the 1960s. Pace e Bene! God bless all.
Ok I found it. For the guys who wants to know the soundtrack. It's The Island Awaits by steve jablonsky. @fifalacious , it's a pity you didn't help me...
@lovetwoshare sorry only now checking these comments. A blessed Christmas to you... and yes that is the soundtrack in the beginning, but the piano piece at the end is from the film "Francis" by Lilian Cavani. ;) Blessings +
@changiz110 No, actually for Francis it was about a search for God, and for himself. One of his constant prayers was simple... 'Who are you, and who am I?' God revealed himself in history, through events, prophets, but most eloquently through the human being he himself became--Jesus Christ. This fact, the Incarnation, and the subsequent Passion of Jesus, were the two primary driving forces in Francis' heart which made him opt to live in poverty.
@changiz110 Extraterrestrial Saint Francis, patron saint of animals and nature, symbolizes the only true religion -- the Circle of Life. The city named for St. Francis, San Francisco, was destroyed by an earthquake in 1906, the same year the Shriners staged their first animal-cruel circus. As ET Joaquin Phoenix says in the movie Earthlings, Make the Connection. St. Francis's feast day is October 4, as in 10-4, over and out for animal-abusing and animal-eating humans.
@changiz110 YOU say God doesn't talk to anyone, but that is because You feel he doesn't talk to you and therefore exclude anyone else. That is a False premise. I am a convert to Christianity. Nobody "told" me. Jesus showed us the way and taught us a great deal, obviously to those who are willing to stop their own private agendas and listen with heart and mind, and then to follow. God bless you and may you find the way to understand the Fullness of God's love revealed in Jesus
@mf0579740 The oldest document dealing with the Indulgence is a notary's deed of 31 October 1277, in which Blessed Benedict of Arezzo, whom St. Francis himself received into the order, testifies that he had been informed by Brother Masseo, a companion of St. Francis, of the granting of the Indulgence by Pope Honorius III at Perugia.
@fifalacious Thank you for that very interesting information from Benedetto di Arezzo through fra Masseo himself. That sounds pretty authentic to me, because there is no official record.
@mf0579740 Pope Honorius III confirmed the Franciscan Rule in 1223, but Innocent III approved the original petition for authorization by Francisfor his new and then small group of friars in 1209.
@2up2u No, We follow Christ as we see Him. Those of us who emulate Francis follow him with simplicity and joy. Please try not to let hatred rule your heart.
@fifalacious yes I do believe that. Everything the church of Rome says is a fraud and an outright lie, the only bloodthirsty Kings were the Popes and the church of Rome.
@ammusi Hi ammusi, I note your comment is a year old, but I couldn't resist replying. You say you're not much of a Christian - you my friend are in all liklihood the best kind - humble and kind. Christmas blessings! Lolly x
@lollyclan ah - thankyou lollyclan - Christmas blessings to you too : ) I became acquainted with St. Francis by studying art. Our prof was showing us a painting and pointed out how much he loved animals. As he was saying that a fly came into the room and landed on his picture. "You see, they still love him," he said. We thought it was cute. I don't know why I'm sharing this anecdote - anyway, humbleness & kindness come in many guises, but they all have the same source. Cheers
Mickey Rourke did a great job in this film. The tile of the movie is Francesco and St. frances of assisi is my favorite saint of them all. I also see part of the movie Jesus of nazereth in this clip that is a wonderful movie too. May God bless you.
It's a video and a very good performance of actor Rourke, thank you! Cerainly, Francis imitation of Christ is a high task which very few human beings have archived thru history, no doubt his noble example of humbleness remains as a supreme proof of real love to guide us forever.
i was in Assisi and to be at the tomb of Saint Francis of Assisi is and was emtional you could see loads of nuns sitting at his tomb praying emtional, and being at Saint Padre Pio's tomb was also emtional also, and to think we can visit these men still today and ask for their prayers for us all is an amazing thing
I loved it, esp mixing the life of St. Francis in with clips from the Passion. Francis is the saint I chose for my baptism and confirmation. Always nice to see inspiring themes on the life of my patron saint!!
i cant help but be a little jealous of francis,he got a direct answer from the creator of the universe,why is god so silent to the rest of the screams of humanity,?did he not hear the chrildren screaming in the ovens of auschwitz?i believe if ever god walked this earth it was in the body of that jewish carpenter from nazareth,and if its true that god then raised this carpenter back to life then there IS hope,but my question still stands...why so silent
Francis heard from God because he first saw the world through God's eyes. How do you see the Lord like Francis? Read the Scripture, meditate on it, fast, pray and serve others. Jesus said, Behold, I stand at the door and knock. Invite him in. First repent of your sins, ask him into your heart as your Lord and Savior and believe he died and rose for you. He is alive today, seek him with all your heart, mind and strength. God Bless
he did get a great answer.....especially with his Stigmata......but to see how he was ready before that, and what great works he accomplished, then you understand why he was to be "pushed" forward by God!! you should not see suffering as hatred from a blind God! Saints adore suffering.....it is in suffering that they found their answers, an imitation of Christ! how great it is to suffer, be burned by this love? the people of the camps weren't exactly suffering for Christm but I'm sure they're
very very happy now.....most saints say that it is when we suffer and accept our suffering with joy and modesty that we grow to become great beings!! our soul is purified, any love or happiness we then feel is 100% pure, perfect! now as to apply what I'm saying, I hope I can do it later in life, suffer for Christ, I hope I will not fail him. :) God bless
I would recommend watching the life (on youtube) or reading about the life of Saint Rafqa, he who has seen her suffering has seen Christ!
@shoah42 because as through the psalmist he declares, 'Be still, and know that I am God,' so we see in that very silence God trying to tell us something. Question is WHAT? Maybe if we're 'still' he'll break the silence. But the Word that he HAS spoken in a most eloquent way, is his Son, Jesus. In Jesus, he speaks to us in the most effecient and powerful way, we just need to tune in.
@shoah42 "You are the vehicle of change, you be the change you want to see in the world" It is our call to duty, embrace the teaching of Jesus, follow, love this gift of life unconditionally. "Love your enemy as you love yourself, do good to those that have wronged you, what you do not do for the least of thee, you do not do for me" Ten thousands of yrs.may not be enough, It all depends on the rise of this consciousness of love that overwhelms the consciousness of ego, greed, I, Me, Mine.
Have searched all over for this film - grateful for this little bit of it. I will never forget the total hype in Perugia after this was filmed! Big Hollywood star mickey!!!
Saw it in a movie theatre there, where it was filmed , and was quite taken by it. I was pregnant with my daughter at the time, and her name is Klara, after Clare of course. The magic of the counrtyside and history of Umbria is fantastic. Even I, a non-believer, was forever charmed. And daughter shakes her head and smiles.
This is beautifully done. Mickey Rourke is such a special actor. The scene where he's calling out to God is very powerful. Sometimes the greatest spiritual enlightenment comes in acknowledging what others reject and denounce.
awesome video thanks for posting. i'm going to go to that chapel in italia, the one that st. francis prayed no one would go to hell who walks through the doors. he loved Jesus sos very much.
I love that mickey rourke did this- restoration of the spirit , money poor spirit rich- etc.
it was the style when this was filmed- not its own fault, -the music is too synthetic. there are many revivalist groups that use ancient insturments these days that could make this clip ring as raw and true as the message . anguish can be shown more in some instances, with a mans back turned, it doesnt always have to be up close camear in the face shots.
god did teach me that reincarnation is truth, just not through holy books. if you believe the only way to speak to hear gosd is through holy books then you are will shut out gods voice from you.
Matthew 17:12 But I tell you that Elijah has already come, yet people did not recognize him and treated him just as they pleased. In the same way, the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands."
Jesus is talking about John the Baptist...John did not even know that he had been Elijah in the past.
maybe he was maybe he was not , he may very well have been . but he would never have known anyway , each life is hidden from us after each incarnation.
jhon the baptist is a woman in this life who lives in sweeden .
when you have completed your last life time on earth and you need not learn anymore all lives will be revealed.
14"And if you are willing to accept it, John himself is Elijah who was to come.
I am a Christian and do not understand why others are so opposed to some sort of reincarnation. Also after John the Baptist death....Elijah and Moses visited Jesus on the mountain where Jesus transfigured.
Yes I know John said that. I had said in other posts that John did not know he was Elijah. I believe that Jesus is saying that John had the same spirit as Elijah.
Besides, Moses and Elias didn't just walk up the mountain and say "Sup Jesus!" no... they APPEARED to Christ spiritually, Elias coming forth from Paradise and Moses from Hades (since Death had dominion over the departed souls and Moses had died but Elias had not). So that simple fact in itself shats all over your argument.
we chosse different expereinces for each life we have, some lives we choose to be poor , so we can learn to appreciate abundance in the next life, life is very complicated, we have many lives on earth in which to learn different exeriences, saint francis is also the same soul as mother teressa and saint peter and also the current 14th dali lama. but remeber he is no greater than any of you, just because he has seen miracles,
you are all as great as he is , thats what you are here to learn
well thanks for asking that question, see in everylife you have , you are in a different body, you are a different personality, you still carry the subconscious memories of each life time and certain characteristics of each life time and of course the spiritual growth.
the dali lama has had 18 lives , and has been different religions in each life time, hes been catholic, buddhist, christian, and many others, each life and religion bringing forth new awarness and new wisdom
saint francis was the reincarnation of saint peter. thats why he had stigmata, you cant get stigmata unless you have been crucified, in a former life , god does not expect you to be poor, poverty only makes us feel sad, abundance is our birthright, wealth is ok as long as you are not attached, its cool to have wealth as long as you dont want it for ego reasons like to show you are greater than others.
Matthew 17:12 But I tell you that Elijah has already come, yet people did not recognize him and treated him just as they pleased. In the same way, the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands."
Jesus is talking about John the Baptist...John did not even know that he had been Elijah in the past.
Matthew 17:12 But I tell you that Elijah has already come, yet people did not recognize him and treated him just as they pleased. In the same way, the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands."
Jesus is talking about John the Baptist...John did not even know that he had been Elijah in the past.
Impossible. Literally thousands of people have been crucified in the history of earth. And yet only a very few have had the stigmata. If the Stigmata followed from crucifixion, then there would be thousands of stigmatics walking around at any point in time.
the stigmata they recived was a sign from god that they are saints or very close to jesus .
saint francis is the reincarnation of saint peter. peter was awarded the keys to the kingdom of heaven . the stigmata that francis recieved was to show him who he was.
many people have been crucified yes i agree. but not all of them were highly spiritual people. like saint peter. who was given the keys to heaven . its not to show you were curcified in a past life its to show that you are Angelic
Luke 11:27-28 As he said these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, "Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts at which you nursed!" But he said, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!"
And why would Christ choose that for us: poverty? (Unless he had problem with the Pharisees :-). And why would he say,"A wealthy man has as much chance of..." Well, I'm sure you know the rest. The point: I think he understood that great wealth (in his time and in ours) is usually only accrued at great cost to others. What we've done in Iraq is a good example: also the massive stripping of resources in the countries of others. Many suffer and die as a result.
St. Francis was a renegade who despised The Crusades. He often walked into the middle of battle in an attempt to stop the carnage. He also tried to convince the bishops and cardinals that the war was needless, inhuman; unfortunately, he was unsuccessful.
When he was younger, he was wealthy, wild: a playboy. Later, he renounced wealth and wandered, homeless, in protest of The Church's vast accumulation of money and power. He understood the human cost of this.
That is a very sketchy illustration of who the Saint was. He did not choose poverty as a protest against the Church, which did though need reformation. He chose poverty first and foremost in imitation of Christ, who was 'rich' and became poor for our sakes.
By the way, the one who made this "clip" used at least 3 movies, which are: "Francis", "Passion of the Christ" by mr. Mell Gibson and the serial "Angels of America".
Best Mickeys part ever, this movie kind of changed my life-perspective, and the movie itself is unbelievble, difficult to get on DVD though, sad.. God bless and Merry X-mas everyone:-))
Francis Of Assissi was Italian was he not? so whys the Irish dude doing the role?? actually, the actor who portrays Francis should himself be from Assissi!!
Mickey Rourke is a devout Catholic. The message in this movie is spiritual; it's not about nationality. I agree Mickey could portray St Padraigh. He would rule as Brian Bóruma. God bless Mickey and keep him well.
And one more note from me, the note referring to PAX ET BONUM Peace and Goodness and the prayer of Saint Francis - HOW UNIVERSAL FOR OUR TIMES!
Lord, make me the instrument of Your Peace - where there is hatred let me sow Love - where there is injury, Pardon - where there is doubt, Faith - for this is in Giving that we receive - this is in Pardoning that we are pardoned - this is in Dying that we are born to Eternal Life.
From the easy life of a young man, through the stormy nights of heart, undefatigable search of God, sacrifice to the sacred Suffering of Calvary and the sublime loving Smile of Crucified Jesus! That was the way Francesco experienced! That is the way we can all experience if we really desire to. What touched me most in your video is the reference to the Passion Jesus as Saint Francis was a Man of Passion, the one who really loved Crucified Jesus, the God of the Suffering Humanity. Thanks!!!
Those who humble themselves, shall be exalted, and shall be exalted by the body of Christ, which is the True Church...for those that say exalting Saints is a sin. Then claim they themsleves are saints. For if you exalt yourself, you shall be humbled. As Peter exalted himslef by boasting he would never betray Him,and at those words, he was destined to fall, outwardly.We should all be careful of our boasting, I know I have been knocked down every single time.TY for the video on my confirmed Saint.
The Catholic Church has many 'Orders'.. communities (Augustinian, Domenican, Carmelite, Jesuit, Salesian.. etc)a major one of which is the Franciscan. It's called 'Seraphic' because of it's 'Angelic' founder Saint Francis of Assisi, who also beheld a Seraph while praying on Mount Laverna in Italy during a 40 day fast. Seraphs number among the 9 choirs of angels, and are the closest to God and most powerful. They have six wings rather than two. The prophet Isaih describes them in detail. Peace!
Thanks for explaining. I am actually familiar with monastic orders in the Church, but I had not been aware of that particular band of Franciscans and was not sure if they are contemplatives, missionaries, teachers, etc. or what the history of that particular branch of the order was. My education was from the Ursulines and Jesuits.
I'm watching it and I have some...feeling... You see I love movies and everytime I watch one I'm trying to understand sth and lern sth. Every movie I like has sth special thing that I can't describe, the thing that makes me remember it. Your movie also has it. I think you should take making movies seriously. This video is really good, I bet that the rest of your movies are as good as this one ;)
Yes brother..i need to continue at the side of Christ.
I hope you can upload a spanish version of this beautiful video, for all my brothers that dont know about the life of the man: Saint Francis of Assisi.
Thanks. I'm glad it moved you to watch it as much as it did me to make it. Jesus has given us all we could ever hope for. It's time we give back our all as well. Peace and good will always.
great video. My school's name is Franciscan School so obviously, we learn about St. Francis' life and al, so every year the sixth graders go in a pilgrimish to Rome and Assisi. I went last year with my family: beautiful, brilliant, just...wonderfull. nd tomorrow I'm going with my classmates! pray for us please, so the trip goes fine. thank you!
Very good video! Mickey Rourke is great. Id like to think that Francis is a good friend of mine. My patron Saint. OUR Saint. Everyones good friend. He is precious and very special and he can teach so many people so many things if people would only let go of their vices and fears. Myself included. I dont give God enough of my time. I dont follow Christ or Francis enough- as I said I would. thank u 4 this video. God Bless you.
You seem like a heart that is close to God. Remember that you are his treasure even despite the promises you may or may not have kept. He will always hold you in the palm of his hands, close to his eternal heart as he did Francis. Don't be afraid to give him all you can. Pray for this gift, because it is a gift of liberation. Thanks for the comment. God bless ;)
Repentance is needed to approach God's mercy--A humble and contrite heart, you oh Lord will not despise (psalms). The indulgence means, the effects of those sins which you have committed are removed as well, and this is truly a great miracle of purification. Francis lived this throughout all his life, and thereby became a great saint. But, he had to give up many things. We are called to be courageous in how generous WE DECIDE to be with God, who is all good, all-loving, and all-merciful.
i always liked St. Francis, and i admire his merits in this world. Christ inspires everyone in this world to lead a holy life and sometimes we doubt ourselves. its natural. God will call the most humble, the most loving, the most poor, the most artistic, the most lovable, the most quiet, everyone to make a difference in a society. We are called to be saints like St. Francis, we are called to share the Passion of Christ, we are called to become martyrs of our faith. We are called to live saintly.
Christ was pleased with the faith of this saint. He can be pleased again, with YOUR faith. Never give up. Walk the walk, but patiently, humbly, as did Francis, and you too, can add something to this world which does not come from human power, but is born of God. May the humble poor man in heaven say a gentle word of you to the King of Kings when he speaks to him. ;) peace
lol.. I actually have both version dvds, Italian AND English, and when I made this, I was on a retreat and didn't have the English version with me. So I figured I'd do a Mel Gibson and leave it in the original, as Francis was Italian... but if you want, I will list what is being said, and when on the counter for you.
Yes, these are clips from Liliana Cavani's "Francesco" that I have placed together in order to try to tell a particular story in his life about the little place on earth he treasured most.
This is truly beautiful - an inspiration for people searching for God through this difficult trial called Life. Thank you so much. It is truly uplifting. God bless you.
lollyclan 1 month ago
@lollyclan thank-you... and may the good Lord, who descended from Heaven to save us, bless you in a special way this Christmas 2011 +
fifalacious 1 month ago
Poor St. Francis would turn in his grave if he saw the state of the Church today. Can you imagine St. Francis “dialoguing” with other faiths and saying they are all OK to God as in ecumenism? or that he would approve of those interfaith travesties in his church in Assisi? He was willing to die for the True Faith---are most of our Magesterium willing to do so?
MyrtleBeech 1 week ago
@MyrtleBeech good point MyrtleBeech... we have to swim against the tide and it's very hard, but I find going back to the Word of God and not getting carried along on the tide of these evil and far-too-liberal times is the only way to stay on track. Come Lord Jesus - we need you as never before!... Lolly x
lollyclan 1 week ago
Francis showed us how to live fervently seeking to understand the Gospel by living it out. That's the best way for God to "speak" to us. I was blessed to have lived at San Damiano and the Porziuncola in the 1960s. Pace e Bene! God bless all.
FRAGIORGIO1 9 months ago
@FRAGIORGIO1 pace bene... bon Natale ;) +
fifalacious 1 month ago
Ok I found it. For the guys who wants to know the soundtrack. It's The Island Awaits by steve jablonsky. @fifalacious , it's a pity you didn't help me...
lovetwoshare 11 months ago
@lovetwoshare sorry only now checking these comments. A blessed Christmas to you... and yes that is the soundtrack in the beginning, but the piano piece at the end is from the film "Francis" by Lilian Cavani. ;) Blessings +
fifalacious 1 month ago
@fifalacious thx and merry christmas too ;)
lovetwoshare 1 month ago
Nice video! @fifalacious What is the soundtrack you used ?
lovetwoshare 11 months ago
"It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our walking is our preaching."
-St. Francis of Assisi, you bring tears out of the depths of my soul, because you chose the narrow path of loving without reserve.
Jesushumbleservant1 1 year ago
this is about love.
not god.
i read people are talking about this and that.
problem is this since your childhood they tell you , you are christian or Muslim or jews. and they tell you , your god is like this or that.
nobody telles you .
god is love.
and he dosent talk to any one.
every one of us has to reach and experience that love.
divine LOVE.
changiz110 1 year ago 3
@changiz110 No, actually for Francis it was about a search for God, and for himself. One of his constant prayers was simple... 'Who are you, and who am I?' God revealed himself in history, through events, prophets, but most eloquently through the human being he himself became--Jesus Christ. This fact, the Incarnation, and the subsequent Passion of Jesus, were the two primary driving forces in Francis' heart which made him opt to live in poverty.
fifalacious 1 year ago 4
@changiz110 Extraterrestrial Saint Francis, patron saint of animals and nature, symbolizes the only true religion -- the Circle of Life. The city named for St. Francis, San Francisco, was destroyed by an earthquake in 1906, the same year the Shriners staged their first animal-cruel circus. As ET Joaquin Phoenix says in the movie Earthlings, Make the Connection. St. Francis's feast day is October 4, as in 10-4, over and out for animal-abusing and animal-eating humans.
redfordforpresident 6 months ago
@changiz110 YOU say God doesn't talk to anyone, but that is because You feel he doesn't talk to you and therefore exclude anyone else. That is a False premise. I am a convert to Christianity. Nobody "told" me. Jesus showed us the way and taught us a great deal, obviously to those who are willing to stop their own private agendas and listen with heart and mind, and then to follow. God bless you and may you find the way to understand the Fullness of God's love revealed in Jesus
FRAGIORGIO1 1 month ago
"Faith is the highest passion in a human being. Many in every generation may not come that far, but none comes further.
Soren Kierkegaard "
hymnal777 1 year ago
Beautiful composition!
CARLO1705 1 year ago
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beautiful movie. Mickey is fantastic here.
Thanks Miìckey.
TANKSINATRA289 1 year ago
beautiful movie. Mickey is fantastic here.
Thanks Miìckey.
TANKSINATRA289 1 year ago
beautiful movie. Mickey is fantastic here.
Thanks Miìckey.
TANKSINATRA289 1 year ago
pope honorious? you mean Pope Innocent III...
mf0579740 1 year ago
@mf0579740 The oldest document dealing with the Indulgence is a notary's deed of 31 October 1277, in which Blessed Benedict of Arezzo, whom St. Francis himself received into the order, testifies that he had been informed by Brother Masseo, a companion of St. Francis, of the granting of the Indulgence by Pope Honorius III at Perugia.
fifalacious 1 year ago
@fifalacious Cool! thanks for clarifying
mf0579740 1 year ago
@fifalacious Thank you for that very interesting information from Benedetto di Arezzo through fra Masseo himself. That sounds pretty authentic to me, because there is no official record.
FRAGIORGIO1 1 month ago
@mf0579740 Pope Honorius III confirmed the Franciscan Rule in 1223, but Innocent III approved the original petition for authorization by Francisfor his new and then small group of friars in 1209.
FRAGIORGIO1 1 month ago
Thank you for posting this video.
It help me to know who Sint Francis asisie is...
GBU!!!
peddy7444 1 year ago
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mark200457 1 year ago
@2up2u No, We follow Christ as we see Him. Those of us who emulate Francis follow him with simplicity and joy. Please try not to let hatred rule your heart.
auntbecky 1 year ago
Fabulous, thank you.
clubadv 1 year ago
@2up2u Thats not what the bishop thought of him...
Domodeath 1 year ago
Love this video. Am passing it around to some secular Franciscan friends.
Pax et Bonum!
Anywho7 1 year ago
@fifalacious yes I do believe that. Everything the church of Rome says is a fraud and an outright lie, the only bloodthirsty Kings were the Popes and the church of Rome.
2up2u 1 year ago
lest we forget - St. Francis loved animals - he refused to kill any for food. I'm not much of a Christian but I must admit, his story is inspiring.
ammusi 2 years ago 3
@ammusi Hi ammusi, I note your comment is a year old, but I couldn't resist replying. You say you're not much of a Christian - you my friend are in all liklihood the best kind - humble and kind. Christmas blessings! Lolly x
lollyclan 1 month ago
@lollyclan ah - thankyou lollyclan - Christmas blessings to you too : ) I became acquainted with St. Francis by studying art. Our prof was showing us a painting and pointed out how much he loved animals. As he was saying that a fly came into the room and landed on his picture. "You see, they still love him," he said. We thought it was cute. I don't know why I'm sharing this anecdote - anyway, humbleness & kindness come in many guises, but they all have the same source. Cheers
ammusi 1 month ago
Amazing that the same actor can excellently perform the leading role in this film and Barfly!
mojave19 2 years ago
isn't that the church that got destroyed by the earthquake in Italy last year?
6MemoryOfForever9 2 years ago
hey can anyone tell me the music used in this video plz?
and amazing video, truly amazing! well done
6MemoryOfForever9 2 years ago
Mickey Rourke did a great job in this film. The tile of the movie is Francesco and St. frances of assisi is my favorite saint of them all. I also see part of the movie Jesus of nazereth in this clip that is a wonderful movie too. May God bless you.
babyme0065 2 years ago
is this home made or did u get it from a video?
xxxAnimeFreakxxx1 2 years ago
home made :) did it while i was AT the sanctuary in Assisi 'Porziuncola'...
fifalacious 2 years ago
wow. i'm impressed! very good vid.
God Bless!
xxxAnimeFreakxxx1 2 years ago
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mark200457 2 years ago
Saint Francis truly loved and truly imitated Christ. We can only thank him for his example and pray to him for his intercession.
sdvuhlap 2 years ago
It's a video and a very good performance of actor Rourke, thank you! Cerainly, Francis imitation of Christ is a high task which very few human beings have archived thru history, no doubt his noble example of humbleness remains as a supreme proof of real love to guide us forever.
betokkikke 2 years ago
Happy Birthday- Mine too. I Understand. Loss, hope, brilliance and forever. Bring peace where you can and show any mofo you can!
penelopep15 2 years ago
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penelopep15 2 years ago
Mickey' brings it from the heart and soul - most talented actor ever !
mustangersalie 2 years ago
i was in Assisi and to be at the tomb of Saint Francis of Assisi is and was emtional you could see loads of nuns sitting at his tomb praying emtional, and being at Saint Padre Pio's tomb was also emtional also, and to think we can visit these men still today and ask for their prayers for us all is an amazing thing
hotmann29 2 years ago
I loved it, esp mixing the life of St. Francis in with clips from the Passion. Francis is the saint I chose for my baptism and confirmation. Always nice to see inspiring themes on the life of my patron saint!!
jaursh1982 2 years ago 2
the angel made me cry.
breakdowntimeyeeeh 2 years ago 2
i cant help but be a little jealous of francis,he got a direct answer from the creator of the universe,why is god so silent to the rest of the screams of humanity,?did he not hear the chrildren screaming in the ovens of auschwitz?i believe if ever god walked this earth it was in the body of that jewish carpenter from nazareth,and if its true that god then raised this carpenter back to life then there IS hope,but my question still stands...why so silent
shoah42 2 years ago 5
Francis heard from God because he first saw the world through God's eyes. How do you see the Lord like Francis? Read the Scripture, meditate on it, fast, pray and serve others. Jesus said, Behold, I stand at the door and knock. Invite him in. First repent of your sins, ask him into your heart as your Lord and Savior and believe he died and rose for you. He is alive today, seek him with all your heart, mind and strength. God Bless
Jackman554 2 years ago 2
he did get a great answer.....especially with his Stigmata......but to see how he was ready before that, and what great works he accomplished, then you understand why he was to be "pushed" forward by God!! you should not see suffering as hatred from a blind God! Saints adore suffering.....it is in suffering that they found their answers, an imitation of Christ! how great it is to suffer, be burned by this love? the people of the camps weren't exactly suffering for Christm but I'm sure they're
6MemoryOfForever9 2 years ago
very very happy now.....most saints say that it is when we suffer and accept our suffering with joy and modesty that we grow to become great beings!! our soul is purified, any love or happiness we then feel is 100% pure, perfect! now as to apply what I'm saying, I hope I can do it later in life, suffer for Christ, I hope I will not fail him. :) God bless
I would recommend watching the life (on youtube) or reading about the life of Saint Rafqa, he who has seen her suffering has seen Christ!
6MemoryOfForever9 2 years ago
@shoah42 because as through the psalmist he declares, 'Be still, and know that I am God,' so we see in that very silence God trying to tell us something. Question is WHAT? Maybe if we're 'still' he'll break the silence. But the Word that he HAS spoken in a most eloquent way, is his Son, Jesus. In Jesus, he speaks to us in the most effecient and powerful way, we just need to tune in.
fifalacious 1 year ago
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mark200457 1 year ago
@shoah42 I tell you this Yeshua does speak to you, but your heart listens not
Domodeath 1 year ago
@shoah42 "You are the vehicle of change, you be the change you want to see in the world" It is our call to duty, embrace the teaching of Jesus, follow, love this gift of life unconditionally. "Love your enemy as you love yourself, do good to those that have wronged you, what you do not do for the least of thee, you do not do for me" Ten thousands of yrs.may not be enough, It all depends on the rise of this consciousness of love that overwhelms the consciousness of ego, greed, I, Me, Mine.
woodfixit 2 months ago
I love St Francis.. my favorite saint
johnwest360 2 years ago 2
Have searched all over for this film - grateful for this little bit of it. I will never forget the total hype in Perugia after this was filmed! Big Hollywood star mickey!!!
Saw it in a movie theatre there, where it was filmed , and was quite taken by it. I was pregnant with my daughter at the time, and her name is Klara, after Clare of course. The magic of the counrtyside and history of Umbria is fantastic. Even I, a non-believer, was forever charmed. And daughter shakes her head and smiles.
danielklara 2 years ago 2
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jg0582 2 years ago
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jg0582 2 years ago
According to the biographs, when Francis was stigmatized, he saw a six-winged seraph.
DunsEscoto 2 years ago
Very good!
Thank you.
I love Jesus.
ermannobraghiroli 2 years ago 2
This is truly inspired! Beautiful! It made me cry!
poughkeepsiesgirl 2 years ago
Thank you very much for this clip. Beautiful work.
betkazblavy 2 years ago
This is beautifully done. Mickey Rourke is such a special actor. The scene where he's calling out to God is very powerful. Sometimes the greatest spiritual enlightenment comes in acknowledging what others reject and denounce.
92ninersboy 2 years ago
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mark200457 2 years ago
Nice clip.Good editing.Like the music too.Nicely done.
MrAttilatheHun 2 years ago
OMG, now i know how mickey rourke act so seriously on scene
parotpalan 2 years ago
Świetnie zrobiony filmik, piękna muzyka. ŚWIĘTY FRANCISZKU MÓDL SIĘ ZA NAMI !!!
bravotwozero69 2 years ago
awesome video thanks for posting. i'm going to go to that chapel in italia, the one that st. francis prayed no one would go to hell who walks through the doors. he loved Jesus sos very much.
moniquemonicat 2 years ago
Lovely and moving,
brother valentine
brothervalentine 2 years ago
spirit world having fun with me
goldenmessenger 2 years ago
I don't mean to be an annoyance but I believe the Pope he met with was Innocent III
thatstrbl 2 years ago
Does anyone know how to get the dvd? I'd love to see it but can't find it anywhere.
The8thgreatest 2 years ago
have you tried ebay
goldenmessenger 2 years ago
I love that mickey rourke did this- restoration of the spirit , money poor spirit rich- etc.
it was the style when this was filmed- not its own fault, -the music is too synthetic. there are many revivalist groups that use ancient insturments these days that could make this clip ring as raw and true as the message . anguish can be shown more in some instances, with a mans back turned, it doesnt always have to be up close camear in the face shots.
deniseheyse53 2 years ago
thruth is like sifting through coffee beans , you pick which ones feel right to you
goldenmessenger 2 years ago
god did teach me that reincarnation is truth, just not through holy books. if you believe the only way to speak to hear gosd is through holy books then you are will shut out gods voice from you.
be open minded about all things.
goldenmessenger 2 years ago
Matthew 17:12 But I tell you that Elijah has already come, yet people did not recognize him and treated him just as they pleased. In the same way, the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands."
Jesus is talking about John the Baptist...John did not even know that he had been Elijah in the past.
theelusiveone 2 years ago
maybe he was maybe he was not , he may very well have been . but he would never have known anyway , each life is hidden from us after each incarnation.
jhon the baptist is a woman in this life who lives in sweeden .
when you have completed your last life time on earth and you need not learn anymore all lives will be revealed.
goldenmessenger 2 years ago
Matthew 11:14 Jesus own words:
14"And if you are willing to accept it, John himself is Elijah who was to come.
I am a Christian and do not understand why others are so opposed to some sort of reincarnation. Also after John the Baptist death....Elijah and Moses visited Jesus on the mountain where Jesus transfigured.
theelusiveone 2 years ago
But when John is questioned, he says he's not Elijah. Christ was not speaking literally, but figuratively in the passage you've quoted.
shadow3772 2 years ago
Yes I know John said that. I had said in other posts that John did not know he was Elijah. I believe that Jesus is saying that John had the same spirit as Elijah.
theelusiveone 2 years ago
Besides, Moses and Elias didn't just walk up the mountain and say "Sup Jesus!" no... they APPEARED to Christ spiritually, Elias coming forth from Paradise and Moses from Hades (since Death had dominion over the departed souls and Moses had died but Elias had not). So that simple fact in itself shats all over your argument.
littleringodud 2 years ago
who be eth thee
goldenmessenger 2 years ago
If I was someone I do not remember.
theelusiveone 2 years ago
we chosse different expereinces for each life we have, some lives we choose to be poor , so we can learn to appreciate abundance in the next life, life is very complicated, we have many lives on earth in which to learn different exeriences, saint francis is also the same soul as mother teressa and saint peter and also the current 14th dali lama. but remeber he is no greater than any of you, just because he has seen miracles,
you are all as great as he is , thats what you are here to learn
goldenmessenger 2 years ago
Seek Jesus, Who you will learn is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
fifalacious 2 years ago
why then 14th dali lama is not a christian?
MonoKulen 2 years ago
well thanks for asking that question, see in everylife you have , you are in a different body, you are a different personality, you still carry the subconscious memories of each life time and certain characteristics of each life time and of course the spiritual growth.
the dali lama has had 18 lives , and has been different religions in each life time, hes been catholic, buddhist, christian, and many others, each life and religion bringing forth new awarness and new wisdom
goldenmessenger 2 years ago
saint francis was the reincarnation of saint peter. thats why he had stigmata, you cant get stigmata unless you have been crucified, in a former life , god does not expect you to be poor, poverty only makes us feel sad, abundance is our birthright, wealth is ok as long as you are not attached, its cool to have wealth as long as you dont want it for ego reasons like to show you are greater than others.
goldenmessenger 2 years ago
Reincarnation is not something which God has revealed. Truth is.
fifalacious 2 years ago
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Matthew 17:12 But I tell you that Elijah has already come, yet people did not recognize him and treated him just as they pleased. In the same way, the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands."
Jesus is talking about John the Baptist...John did not even know that he had been Elijah in the past.
theelusiveone 2 years ago
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Matthew 17:12 But I tell you that Elijah has already come, yet people did not recognize him and treated him just as they pleased. In the same way, the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands."
Jesus is talking about John the Baptist...John did not even know that he had been Elijah in the past.
theelusiveone 2 years ago
Impossible. Literally thousands of people have been crucified in the history of earth. And yet only a very few have had the stigmata. If the Stigmata followed from crucifixion, then there would be thousands of stigmatics walking around at any point in time.
shadow3772 2 years ago
the stigmata they recived was a sign from god that they are saints or very close to jesus .
saint francis is the reincarnation of saint peter. peter was awarded the keys to the kingdom of heaven . the stigmata that francis recieved was to show him who he was.
goldenmessenger 2 years ago
many people have been crucified yes i agree. but not all of them were highly spiritual people. like saint peter. who was given the keys to heaven . its not to show you were curcified in a past life its to show that you are Angelic
goldenmessenger 2 years ago
I HAVE TO SEE THIS MOVIE
losangelesart 2 years ago
Luke 11:27-28 As he said these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, "Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts at which you nursed!" But he said, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!"
Christian3269 2 years ago
MICKEY is the best actor ever !!!!
mustangersalie 2 years ago 2
Mickey Rourke gave one of the best performances of his own. Truly Oscar-worthy very underrated performance.
Woodrowtracy 2 years ago 2
whats up with the LOTR music ?
31arctica 2 years ago
And why would Christ choose that for us: poverty? (Unless he had problem with the Pharisees :-). And why would he say,"A wealthy man has as much chance of..." Well, I'm sure you know the rest. The point: I think he understood that great wealth (in his time and in ours) is usually only accrued at great cost to others. What we've done in Iraq is a good example: also the massive stripping of resources in the countries of others. Many suffer and die as a result.
lucybean975 2 years ago
St. Francis was a renegade who despised The Crusades. He often walked into the middle of battle in an attempt to stop the carnage. He also tried to convince the bishops and cardinals that the war was needless, inhuman; unfortunately, he was unsuccessful.
When he was younger, he was wealthy, wild: a playboy. Later, he renounced wealth and wandered, homeless, in protest of The Church's vast accumulation of money and power. He understood the human cost of this.
lucybean975 2 years ago
That is a very sketchy illustration of who the Saint was. He did not choose poverty as a protest against the Church, which did though need reformation. He chose poverty first and foremost in imitation of Christ, who was 'rich' and became poor for our sakes.
fifalacious 2 years ago
Very True.
theelusiveone 2 years ago
Some of the scenes, of the angels, are from the HBO "Angels in America," aren't they?
gboleyn 2 years ago
Thats Mickey Rourke? Wow he can act! I had no idea how serious he can be!
CatpurrRobertaBobbi 3 years ago 6
Beautiful video!
HeavenAwaitsU 3 years ago
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mark200457 3 years ago
really good film (talking about "Francesco" with Rourke)
gggrzesiek 3 years ago
is it in english ?...the only clips i find are in italian(?)...is this dubbed or was it made like that?
ukgirlonce 3 years ago
By the way, the one who made this "clip" used at least 3 movies, which are: "Francis", "Passion of the Christ" by mr. Mell Gibson and the serial "Angels of America".
Proffs2008 3 years ago
Best Mickeys part ever, this movie kind of changed my life-perspective, and the movie itself is unbelievble, difficult to get on DVD though, sad.. God bless and Merry X-mas everyone:-))
Proffs2008 3 years ago
Thank you very much - This is great! I am a Franciscan in Austrian Provnince. :-))
Be blessed!
Pax et Bonum and connected in prayer,
your
Br. Petrus Maria ofm :-)
ofmpetrus 3 years ago
wonderful video! thank u so much for sharing this!
PhilosopherFresh 3 years ago
This was amazing to view, thank you.
delicateblu 3 years ago 2
Where is this music from?
canman86 3 years ago
awesome video well done, thanks for making this fifalacious
MarieW521 3 years ago
you're welcome... God bless
fifalacious 3 years ago
mr.Rourke could portray St. Padraigh! or Brian Borumah!!
acerb45666555 3 years ago
Francis Of Assissi was Italian was he not? so whys the Irish dude doing the role?? actually, the actor who portrays Francis should himself be from Assissi!!
acerb45666555 3 years ago
Mickey Rourke is a devout Catholic. The message in this movie is spiritual; it's not about nationality. I agree Mickey could portray St Padraigh. He would rule as Brian Bóruma. God bless Mickey and keep him well.
kmfinck 3 years ago 3
And one more note from me, the note referring to PAX ET BONUM Peace and Goodness and the prayer of Saint Francis - HOW UNIVERSAL FOR OUR TIMES!
Lord, make me the instrument of Your Peace - where there is hatred let me sow Love - where there is injury, Pardon - where there is doubt, Faith - for this is in Giving that we receive - this is in Pardoning that we are pardoned - this is in Dying that we are born to Eternal Life.
MARTINKUK1 3 years ago 5
From the easy life of a young man, through the stormy nights of heart, undefatigable search of God, sacrifice to the sacred Suffering of Calvary and the sublime loving Smile of Crucified Jesus! That was the way Francesco experienced! That is the way we can all experience if we really desire to. What touched me most in your video is the reference to the Passion Jesus as Saint Francis was a Man of Passion, the one who really loved Crucified Jesus, the God of the Suffering Humanity. Thanks!!!
MARTINKUK1 3 years ago 4
Those who humble themselves, shall be exalted, and shall be exalted by the body of Christ, which is the True Church...for those that say exalting Saints is a sin. Then claim they themsleves are saints. For if you exalt yourself, you shall be humbled. As Peter exalted himslef by boasting he would never betray Him,and at those words, he was destined to fall, outwardly.We should all be careful of our boasting, I know I have been knocked down every single time.TY for the video on my confirmed Saint.
bronco3250 3 years ago 4
Powerful! What is the Seraphic Order of St. Francis? I have not heard of them before, but may they be blessed!
hollywoodartchick 3 years ago
The Catholic Church has many 'Orders'.. communities (Augustinian, Domenican, Carmelite, Jesuit, Salesian.. etc)a major one of which is the Franciscan. It's called 'Seraphic' because of it's 'Angelic' founder Saint Francis of Assisi, who also beheld a Seraph while praying on Mount Laverna in Italy during a 40 day fast. Seraphs number among the 9 choirs of angels, and are the closest to God and most powerful. They have six wings rather than two. The prophet Isaih describes them in detail. Peace!
fifalacious 3 years ago
Thanks for explaining. I am actually familiar with monastic orders in the Church, but I had not been aware of that particular band of Franciscans and was not sure if they are contemplatives, missionaries, teachers, etc. or what the history of that particular branch of the order was. My education was from the Ursulines and Jesuits.
hollywoodartchick 3 years ago 2
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mark200457 3 years ago
Your video is really amazing!
I'm watching it and I have some...feeling... You see I love movies and everytime I watch one I'm trying to understand sth and lern sth. Every movie I like has sth special thing that I can't describe, the thing that makes me remember it. Your movie also has it. I think you should take making movies seriously. This video is really good, I bet that the rest of your movies are as good as this one ;)
Iwaly077 3 years ago
God bless this work, I really believe Francesco is alive in the kingdom of Jesus.
I used to have talent to make videos like you..but i am weak and a vain human.
Fco G.
eclipseciegame 3 years ago
The talent is within you. God sees your beauty. Let it shine. 'Do not be afraid' it is Christ who is by your side. ;)
fifalacious 3 years ago
Yes brother..i need to continue at the side of Christ.
I hope you can upload a spanish version of this beautiful video, for all my brothers that dont know about the life of the man: Saint Francis of Assisi.
Wish you the best always.
eclipseciegame 3 years ago
Absolutely beautiful! What's the name of the background music please? Steve :)
kingofpop83 3 years ago
fifalacious,
Thank you.
anilomd 3 years ago
Now this is devotional service to God! You've been blessed with wonderful talent; please continue creating these kinds of videos.
CoolPlants 3 years ago
very nice video, God Bless...
faithfulservant4life 3 years ago
Inspiring and beautifully made. Thank you!
francisxcc 3 years ago
does anyone know the words to the song:
CAN ANYBODY SHOW ME
THE ROAD TO ASISSI
korobh 3 years ago
Excellent
pecranley 3 years ago 2
Thanks. I'm glad it moved you to watch it as much as it did me to make it. Jesus has given us all we could ever hope for. It's time we give back our all as well. Peace and good will always.
fifalacious 3 years ago
In a few weeks I will be in Assisi on Pilgrimage , Thanks be to God..
cathaustralia 3 years ago 4
**this is not in the spirit of St. Francis ... ***but I envy you**
Have a Good Trip, Retreat
IAmBiggestFan 3 years ago
Make sure then that you visit the Porziuncola.
fifalacious 3 years ago
if only people would start following St francic's example poverty would vanish from this world along with hatred and pain and crimes...
Finalfreedom7 3 years ago 3
yes if everybody has a heart like saint francis the world would be a better place.saint Francis I love you
heartofmygod 3 years ago 3
truer words never spoken, thank you for sharing
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IAmBiggestFan 3 years ago 2
This is why I sent my congratulations to you, heartofmygod. For sharing with us these beautiful movie clip about one of our most beloved saint.
BrigadierCristero 3 years ago 2
Well done.
I have been to the Porziuncola. You will not leave unchanged.
To be the least and the last, to bear all suffering for sake of Great King...that is perfect joy!
Il Signore ti benedica
Pax et Bonum
mapollo 3 years ago 5
great video. My school's name is Franciscan School so obviously, we learn about St. Francis' life and al, so every year the sixth graders go in a pilgrimish to Rome and Assisi. I went last year with my family: beautiful, brilliant, just...wonderfull. nd tomorrow I'm going with my classmates! pray for us please, so the trip goes fine. thank you!
vhdavid 3 years ago 2
Very good video! Mickey Rourke is great. Id like to think that Francis is a good friend of mine. My patron Saint. OUR Saint. Everyones good friend. He is precious and very special and he can teach so many people so many things if people would only let go of their vices and fears. Myself included. I dont give God enough of my time. I dont follow Christ or Francis enough- as I said I would. thank u 4 this video. God Bless you.
stacyblue1980 3 years ago 2
You seem like a heart that is close to God. Remember that you are his treasure even despite the promises you may or may not have kept. He will always hold you in the palm of his hands, close to his eternal heart as he did Francis. Don't be afraid to give him all you can. Pray for this gift, because it is a gift of liberation. Thanks for the comment. God bless ;)
fifalacious 3 years ago
Thank you. I needed words like that today. Means a lot. Really beautiful to think about and remember. Ill certainly try. God bless u too. x =)
stacyblue1980 3 years ago
Pray for us dear Francis. +++ Amen
stacyblue1980 3 years ago
Actually, it is an indulgence that is granted if you confess your sins while there, truly repentant.
Jcilt 3 years ago
Repentance is needed to approach God's mercy--A humble and contrite heart, you oh Lord will not despise (psalms). The indulgence means, the effects of those sins which you have committed are removed as well, and this is truly a great miracle of purification. Francis lived this throughout all his life, and thereby became a great saint. But, he had to give up many things. We are called to be courageous in how generous WE DECIDE to be with God, who is all good, all-loving, and all-merciful.
fifalacious 3 years ago
i always liked St. Francis, and i admire his merits in this world. Christ inspires everyone in this world to lead a holy life and sometimes we doubt ourselves. its natural. God will call the most humble, the most loving, the most poor, the most artistic, the most lovable, the most quiet, everyone to make a difference in a society. We are called to be saints like St. Francis, we are called to share the Passion of Christ, we are called to become martyrs of our faith. We are called to live saintly.
wsb1490 3 years ago
Very well said.. =) I totally agree with you..
futboladikt86 3 years ago
see the clip by messiaen on here. the work about the siant is wonderful.
jamesaellis 3 years ago
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mark200457 3 years ago
Christ was pleased with the faith of this saint. He can be pleased again, with YOUR faith. Never give up. Walk the walk, but patiently, humbly, as did Francis, and you too, can add something to this world which does not come from human power, but is born of God. May the humble poor man in heaven say a gentle word of you to the King of Kings when he speaks to him. ;) peace
fifalacious 3 years ago
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mark200457 3 years ago
yes, because even today the church grants a plenary indulgence to all who visit the chapel with a repentant disposition.
fifalacious 3 years ago
Thank you, also. Very moving and inspiring. Much appreciated.
niceyumyum 3 years ago
Thank-you. :)
fifalacious 3 years ago
hey.. is there a version with english subtitles?
jlp58mjp 4 years ago
lol.. I actually have both version dvds, Italian AND English, and when I made this, I was on a retreat and didn't have the English version with me. So I figured I'd do a Mel Gibson and leave it in the original, as Francis was Italian... but if you want, I will list what is being said, and when on the counter for you.
fifalacious 4 years ago
These are the words from the English Dvd:
00:41 "A leper..." (not in English version)
00:45 "Get outta here!"
00:51 "Get out!"
00:57 "Get out.."
03:25 "If you would be perfect, go sell what you possess and give everything to the poor..."
04:48 "Francis... Francis..." "Please... please... leave him alone..."
06:30 "Speak to me! Speak!!!"
fifalacious 4 years ago
can some one tell me please is this out a movie and what is the name of it.tvm
ramtharam 4 years ago
Yes, these are clips from Liliana Cavani's "Francesco" that I have placed together in order to try to tell a particular story in his life about the little place on earth he treasured most.
fifalacious 4 years ago
the music is from The Fellowship of The Ring when Gandalf dies.
MordorMelkor68 4 years ago 2