My venerable brother, there are many books that speak of comedy. Why does this one fill you with such fear?
THE NAME OF THE ROSE (1986) dir. Jean-Jacques Annaud

Adso, if I knew the answers to everything, I would be teaching theology in Paris.
THE NAME OF THE ROSE (1986) dir. Jean-Jacques Annaud

The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco

You, Franciscans belong to an Order where merriment is viewed with indulgence. Yes, it’s true. Saint Francis was much disposed to laughter.

The Name of the Rose (1986) | dir. Jean-Jacques Annaud

The Name of the Rose (1986) + interiors

Laughter kills fear, and without fear there can be no faith, because without fear of the Devil there is no more need of God.

The Name of the Rose (1986) dir. Jean-Jacques Annaud