: 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 to spin like children until they fall; whichever direction they face upon landing is where they must go to preach. notes on film & restoration Francesco, giullare di Dio
: Many of the film’s "jester" moments center on Brother Juniper, whose literalist and naive devotion often leads to comic or tragic absurdity, such as joyfully smiling while being tossed about by barbarians. : A pivotal moment of spiritual transformation occurs