: In the finale, Francis instructs his followers to spin like children until they fall; whichever direction they face upon landing is where they must go to preach. notes on film & restoration
: St. Francis adopted this label to mock human pride and demonstrate that the most humble position allows one to "revise the whole conception of the universe". Francesco, giullare di Dio
: A pivotal moment of spiritual transformation occurs when Francis overcomes his intense loathing to embrace a leper, signifying his total surrender to God's love. : In the finale, Francis instructs his followers
The film's Italian title translates to "Francis, God's Jester". This refers to the medieval concept of the giullare (jester or juggler)—outcasts who spoke awkward truths through comedy and performance. : In the finale