Franco Zeffirelli
Brother Son Sister Moon
Discussion questions:
How is Francis portrayed in this film? Do you think this portrayal is accurate? Why or why not?
How is this portrayal different from the one found in Celano`s ?Life??
Clare says, "I don`t want to be understood, I want to understand! I don`t want to be loved, I want to love!" How do you understand these words? How do they contribute to her portrayal in this film?
What ideological agenda is endorsed in this film? How does it go along with the historical figure of Francis of Assisi and Clare of Assisi?
What are the most memorable moments/shots/episodes in this film?
What are the most important episodes? Discuss one of them.
Why did Francis strip naked? What significance in this episode has the setting? What does his nakedness symbolize? Is his nudity that of a holy fool?
Comment on the portrayal of the Catholic Church in this film.
Is Francis portrayed in this film as an insane person? Is he perceived and/or treated as such? Discuss.
Why do you think this film embraces only the early years of St. Francis? life and spiritual quest?
