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Francis of Assisi (part 3) – Cavani’s Francesco

Liliana Cavani made two films about Francis: Francis of Assisi (1966) and Francesco (1989). Both were considered scandalous. The 1966 film reflected the cultural and social changes of the sixties. The social awakening of youth, the breaking away from authority, … Continue reading

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