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Release Date:
Friday, May 18, 2018 Limited
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Plot: What's the story about?
Pope Francis - A Man of His Word is intended to be a personal journey with Pope Francis, rather than a biographical documentary about him. The pope’s ideas and his message are central to this documentary, which sets out to present his work of reform and his answers to today’s global questions.
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Who stars in Pope Francis - A Man of His Word: Cast List
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Who's making Pope Francis - A Man of His Word: Crew List
A look at the Pope Francis - A Man of His Word behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Wim Wenders last directed Anselm and Submergence. The film's writer Wim Wenders last wrote Don't Come Knocking and The Miso Soup.
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Samanta Gandolfi BrancaAndrea Gambetta
Alessandro Lo Monaco
David Rosier
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Production: What we know about Pope Francis - A Man of His Word?
Key Facts
- The film is a production of Célestes Images, Centro Televisivo Vaticano, Solares Fondazione delle Arti, PTS Art’s Factory, Neue Road Movies, Fondazione Solares Suisse, and Decia Films.
- Throughout the film, Pope Francis shares his vision of the Church and his deep concern for the poor, his involvement in environmental issues and social justice, and his call for peace in areas of conflict and between world religions. There is also a presence of Saint Francis in the film, connecting back to the pope’s namesake, through accounts of legendary moments in the Saint’s own life as a reformer and ecologist (Focus Features, 2/14/17).
- The film’s direct-to-camera visual and narrative concepts engage the audience face-to-face with the pope, creating a dialogue between him and, literally, the world. Taking questions from people of all walks of life, Pope Francis responds to farmers and workers, refugees, children and the elderly, prison inmates, and those who live in favelas and migrant camps. All of these voices and faces are a cross section of humanity that join in a conversation with Pope Francis (Focus Features, 2/14/17).
- Tthe documentary is a rare co-production with the Vatican, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and the Pope addressing his audience directly, answering the world’s questions on life, death, social justice, immigration, ecology, wealth inequality, materialism and the role of the family (Focus Features, 2/14/17).
Filming Timeline
- 2018 - February: The film was set to Completed status.
Pope Francis - A Man of His Word Release Date: When was the film released?
Pope Francis - A Man of His Word was a Limited release in 2018 on Friday, May 18, 2018. There were 9 other movies released on the same date, including Deadpool 2, Book Club and Show Dogs.
As a Limited release, Pope Francis - A Man of His Word will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
Pope Francis - A Man of His Word DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Pope Francis - A Man of His Word was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 .