Chiara, and her sister, Agnes collaborate with Francesco, founded the Order of Poor Ladies and the Friars Minor. In 1223, on the way back in Umbria, Francis and brother Illuminated friend stop before Christmas in Greccio, near Viterbo, where they build what will be the first nativity scene in the history of the Christian Church.
another film about Francisc. after many others. why? it is the first question. and the answer of the film is simple, convincing and correct. because it is not exactly a film about Chiara and Francesco. but a film about theirs traces. because the poetry of image, the dialog and the image are not tools for recreate a well known story but a suggestion for discover its essence. a moment. a decision. a group of followers. and the change of lives and Church. Francisc of Ettore Bassi is not exactly a hero. or model. only a man looking the heart of life. and that is the detail who gives new nuances to a story about one of the most important Roman Catholic saints. a film who impress for the high honesty to remind known facts in the wise light. and that does it good occasion to reflection.
