# Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972)

> A privileged young medieval merchant abandons wealth and worldly pleasure to rebuild a church and inspire a radical community of voluntary poverty.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1752

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Franco Zeffirelli
- Cast: Graham Faulkner, Judi Bowker, Leigh Lawson, Kenneth Cranham, Lee Montague, Valentina Cortese, Alec Guinness, Michael Feast
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069824/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: devotional, lyrical, sincere, reflective evening, religious holiday

## Synopsis

A transformative journey of faith and self-discovery unfolds in the heart of Umbria.

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