Together they inspired countless others to follow their readical call to live the Gospel, a heritage that continues to this day. Saint Clare and Saint Francis have their fascinating, thrilling, and inspiring stories told in this new epic feature film from Lux Vide, the producers ofSaint Rita, Pope John Paul II, and St. John Bosco.Shot on location in Italy at many of the same places where the actual saints lived, this outstanding movie is unique among films on St. Francis. Made with to cooperation of the Franciscan order, Clare and Francis is an unprecedented retelling due to the historical accuracy of the film, as well as the major role played by Clare; here given equal stature with Francis. Moving, reverent, and exciting, this lavish production was a smash hit on Italy's RAI TV network. Directed by Fabrizio Costa (Mother Teresa) and strring Mary Petruolo as Clare with Ettore Bassi as Francis, this truly is the definitive film on the saints of Assisi.