REVIEW #16: St. Francis of Assisi: Sign of Contradiction 

If all you know about St. Francis is that he likes animals then you might want to see why millions have revered this great Saint for the last 800 years. By examining Francis’ life, this film helps the viewer to look inward to their own life of faith.

St. Francis is one of the most loved saints in all the world, but do we really know him? Cities, schools, hospitals, and churches around the globe are dedicated to him, but why? He can be found in gardens across the country, but he must be more than just a birdbath.  Check it out...

Title

St. Francis of Assisi: Sign of Contradiction

https://watch.formed.org/st-francis-of-assisi-sign-of-contradiction/videos/st-francis-of-assisi-sign-of-contradiction

Presenter

Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR is the main presenter with many other interviews and commentators. 

Length 

About an hour and fifteen minutes. 

Style of Content

• This film is a collection of video of Italy 
• TBH - Wow. This movie is seriously beautiful and attractive. From sweeping shots of Assisi in central Italy to the incredible video of the insides of gorgeous European Churches, you will be blown away by the beauty of this film. 

Content

This film examines the life and mission for St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis is so much more than a bird bath or a friend to animals. Francis was a son, a solider, a poet, a businessman, a confused young man, a leader, a hermit, a saint, and much much more. Watching this film you will hear incredible insights and witnesses to the complexity of Francis’ faith and true conversion. By examining the life and faith for St. Francis the film makers truly examine the experience of conversion and deepening faith for all of us.  

Scripture

Philippians 2 among others. 

Why you should watch this film

If you are interested in how a rich merchant’s son can become one of the greatest saints, then you should watch this film. If you don’t know much about St. Francis, then you should check it out. If you just enjoy beautiful film making, then this is worth the watch too. 

Why skip it

If you are looking for something light and unchallenging, that you should probably check out something else.