Summary The life of Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) from his arrival on Sicily's shores via shipwreck in 1221 to his death. He's a Portuguese monk who, once in Italy, seeks out St. Francis. Anthony's gift as a great preacher is discovered by happenstance. He spends much of his life in and near Padua, a city run by usurers. Anthony offers protection and friendship to Folco, at one time a petty criminal and acolyte to the usurers, later falsely accused of murder. Anthony's teaching and his spiritual strength lead to changes in the character of Padua and an end to usury. He became its patron Saint soon after his death, and 32 years later, his casket is opened and his tongue remains intact. View more details
Directed : Antonello Belluco
Written : Giovanna Caico Antonello Belluco Angelo Grasso
Stars : Jordi Mollà Paolo De Vita Matt Patresi Andrea Ascolese
Genres : Biography
Release date : Jun 8, 2006
Countries of origin : Italy
Language : Italian
Production companies : Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali (MiBAC) A.B. Film
Summary The life of Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) from his arrival on Sicily's shores via shipwreck in 1221 to his death. He's a Portuguese monk who, once in Italy, seeks out St. Francis. Anthony's gift as a great preacher is discovered by happenstance. He spends much of his life in and near Padua, a city run by usurers. Anthony offers protection and friendship to Folco, at one time a petty criminal and acolyte to the usurers, later falsely accused of murder. Anthony's teaching and his spiritual strength lead to changes in the character of Padua and an end to usury. He became its patron Saint soon after his death, and 32 years later, his casket is opened and his tongue remains intact. View more details
Genres : Biography
Release date : Jun 8, 2006
Countries of origin : Italy
Language : Italian
Production companies : Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali (MiBAC) A.B. Film
