Antonio, guerriero di Dio

Name: Antonio, guerriero di Dio
Director: Antonello Belluco
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2006-06-09
Duration: 1 h 50 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Andrea Ascolese, Eleonora Daniele, Paolo De Vita, Franco di Francescantonio, Arnoldo Foà

Directed by Antonello Belluco

Drama

History

20061h 50m7.1

Overview

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.