Watch Francis of Assisi (1966) Online

Cavani made her first full-length feature film in 1966 with Francis of Assisi (Francesco d'Assisi). Made for television and aired in two parts, it was deeply influenced by the style of Rossellini and the atmosphere typical of the films of Pasolini. Made in a period of political unrest, it was to become a kind of manifesto of dissenting Catholicism. Starring Lou Castel, it portrays Francis of Assisi as a slightly depressed protestor and an avid, albeit mad, supporter of armed brotherhood. The ideal defender of the 1968 student movement. The film was a great success, but also triggered many negative reactions. It was called "heretical, blasphemous and offensive for the faith of the Italian people". It was the first of many polemical reactions to Cavani's work. Read More

Watch Francis of Assisi online. Featuring Lou Castel and Giancarlo Sbragia, Francis of Assisi is classified as History and Drama genre movie with an average rating across the web of 5.8. It is available for streaming online in the UK The movie was filmed in Italy and was released on 1966. Francis of Assisi was directed by Marco Bellocchio,Liliana Cavani. Read Less