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Antonio, guerriero di Dio (2006)

Antonio, guerriero di Dio (2006)

Drama History
Release Date: 2006, June 9
Directors: Sandro Cecca, Antonello Belluco
Countries: Italy
Cast: Mattia Sbragia, Giovanni Capalbo, Matt Patresi, Jordi Mollà, Paolo De Vita, Arnoldo Foà, Alvaro Gradella, Damir Todorović, Andrea Ascolese, Eleonora Daniele, Franco di Francescantonio, Marta Jacopini

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.

Keywords:

catholic