The Flowers of St. Francis (1950)

The incredible duo of director Roberto Rossellini and co-writer Federico Fellini intricately weave a tapestry of simplicity and joy through a series of vignettes, capturing the essence of the People's Saint, St. Francis. This timeless masterpiece beautifully illustrates his teachings on humility, compassion, faith and sacrifice, evoking the aesthetics of medieval paintings with stunning cinematography while offering a moving portrait of his spiritual journey.