Antonio, guerriero di Dio
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.
Cast
Andrea Ascolese
as Belludi
Eleonora Daniele
as Madre Addolorata
Paolo De Vita
as Folco
Franco di Francescantonio
as Tebaldo
Arnoldo Foà
as Papa Gregorio IX
Marta Jacopini
as Alessia Gherardi
Michele Melega
as Francesco
Jordi Mollà
as Antonio di Padova
Matt Patresi
as Baldrico Scrovegni
Damir Todorović
as Ronaldo
