Biagio

Biagio

2014 · 90 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

It is the true story of a man called Biagio Conte, a Sicilian who was looking for God and ended up founding a mission to help the homeless and the poorest immigrants of his city. His story starts in the mountains as a shepherd and continues on a long trip to reach Assisi, the home of Saint Francis.

Directed by Pasquale Scimeca · Written by Marcello Mazzarella

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