Francesco, Giullare Di Dio 🆒

: St. Francis adopted this label to mock human pride and demonstrate that the most humble position allows one to "revise the whole conception of the universe".

: In the finale, Francis instructs his followers to spin like children until they fall; whichever direction they face upon landing is where they must go to preach. notes on film & restoration Francesco, giullare di Dio

: Many of the film’s "jester" moments center on Brother Juniper, whose literalist and naive devotion often leads to comic or tragic absurdity, such as joyfully smiling while being tossed about by barbarians. Francesco, giullare di Dio