In a series of simple, delicate, engaging vignettes, director Roberto Rossellini and his co-screenwriter Federico Fellini eloquently convey the universal teachings of The People’s Saint: humility, compassion, faith, and sacrifice. Lovingly photographed to evoke the medieval paintings of Saint Francis’s era, and cast with monks from the (Nocera Inferiore Monastery near the production’s location, the rarely-seen yet unforgettable The Flowers of St. Francis (Francesco, giullare di Dio) is a joyous and moving portrait of the search for spiritual enlightenment. While absolutely specific in its depiction of a time and a place, this quietly powerful, heartfelt work nevertheless makes for a timeless and consummately universal experience. In Italian with English subtitles. (87 min.)