I just wanted to comment on the film, mainly because the one other commentator stated that the film was terrible. I happen to like the film. Sure, there are moments when it is a bit too saccharine, but it is still worth viewing. The cinematography is superb, and I think the music score is AMAZING. It is simple with a folk-song quality that I think fits with Saint Francis's teachings. I only wish there were a soundtrack available; I'd buy it in a heartbeat. I agree with the other commentator that there is nothing really "new" added to the story of Saint Francis; however, the story is a good story without something "new" added to it. I do wish that the film could have been a bit "grittier"; what I mean is, sometimes in the film, Saint Francis comes across as if he were so kind and gentle that he is floating or mindless. I wish the film could have shown the harsh realities that Saint Francis would have faced. Overall, the film is beautiful. Don't miss it.

its lively poetry. like a refuge. like a veil. this is the gift to me each time when I saw it. and the motif to discover it as the best film about Francisc of Assisi. sure, it is a religious film. and more. sure, it has the mark of its director art. but not only. it is a declaration of faith and the inspired translation of a profound and delicate story about a symbol of Western Church. and this does it real different by the other versions. because it is the film who not gives a story but reveals its aura and air and flavor and force and specificity. its poetry is the basic motif to see it. for a sort of special beauty. for the art of a refined manner to see the pure faith.

In the days when kids were chanting, "tune in, turn on, drop out" are the days when Franco Zeffirelli chose to make a film about St. Francis Of Assisi whom he turns into the world's first Christian flower child. Apparently he knew his market well. There is a more traditional film biography of Francis with Bradford Dillman in the title role.

This one also has a score of songs that well fit the director's idea by British folk singer Donovan. Graham Faulkner plays Francis who abandons his fairly prosperous family to become what we would later call a hippie. All Faulkner needed was some cannabis and he would have fit into any commune of the time. I have to say that Faulkner's wide eyed innocence is infectious as is that of Judi Bowker playing Francis's first woman follower St. Clare who founded an order for women along the same lines as what Francis was trying to achieve.

The final confrontation scene with the beggarly Francis and his disciples and the majesty of the Roman Catholic Church in Pope Innocent III works on so many levels. Alec Guinness who was a most serious Catholic in his lifetime plays Innnocent. He probably couldn't resist playing a Pope.

Guinness is captivated by Faulkner's faith. At the same as is remarked by an observer he well knows that a message of be content and enjoy the simple things of life is a great one for quieting down class disturbance. Innocent III was no dope.

Brother Sun, Sister Moon is an interesting interpretation about the life of one venerated as a saint.