In the early 1970s, Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan wrote and recorded songs for the English version of Italian director Franco Zeffirelli's film 'Brother Sun, Sister Moon,' depicting the early years of St. Francis of Assisi. The film, which evoked the 'flower power' hippie movement, garnered a cult following and has recently been restored. Donovan traveled to Italy for celebratory events marking the film's restoration.
The first event was a private screening at Rome's Quirinale Palace for Italian President Sergio Mattarella and officials. The second event took place in Florence, Zeffirelli's birthplace, where the Zeffirelli Foundation held a free screening attended by Franciscan monks.
