Rent Francis, God's Jester
(1950)
Francesco Giullare di Dio
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Roberto Rossellini and co-writer Federico Fellini lovingly render the very spirit of Franciscan teaching in this extraordinary fresh and simple film - largely unappreciated at the time of its release, but now regarded as one of his greatest. Shot in a neorealist manner with non-professional actors (including thirteen actual Franciscan monks) it avoids the pious cliches of haloed movie saints with an economy of expression and a touching, human quality.
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Rated: 3.8 stars out of 5 from 50 ratings
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BFI Classification:
Parental Guidance - general viewing but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children
| Release Date: | 22/05/2005 |
| Production Year: | 1950 |
| Run Time: | 83 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | B & W |
Special Features:
- A written appreciation of the film by Martin Scorsese
- A video introduction by critic Maurizio Porro
- Original restored Italian chapter intertitles
- The Giotto prologue added for the original US release
- The only remaining images from a deleted scene
- Restoration documentary with an Enzo Verzini interview and a restoration demonstration
