Cabrini is a biopic based on the life of Catholic nun Francesca Cabrini.

The film follows the life of Francesca Cabrini, an Italian immigrant who arrives in New York City in 1889 and is greeted by disease, crime, and impoverished children. Cabrini sets off on a daring mission to convince the hostile mayor to secure housing and healthcare for society’s most vulnerable. With broken English and poor health, Cabrini builds an empire of hope unlike anything the world had ever seen.

Directed by Alejandro Monteverde (Sound of Freedom), the film is well produced from the colouring, the sets and costume, and with quite an artistic look to the cinematography, the whole movie looks stunning and realistic. 

However the film does have some mild profanity and in places feels too long, though Francesca Cabrini is fantastically portrayed by Cristiana Dell’Anna, perfectly cast for the role and really carries the entire film. 

This is based on a Catholic nun, however the film does not feel Catholic, indeed the Catholic church is portrayed as a barrier to what Francesca believes God is calling her to do, constantly telling her that she can’t do these things. 

The film depicts Cabrini as an inspirational women, whose faith guided her to help others and to help others in very dangerous and racist environments, she wanted to change the world and nothing would stop her or get in her way.

Jesus commands us to love our neighbours, Cabrini shows this love and this film should encourage us to do the same to all that we meet.