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Friday, May 18, 2018 Limited Theaters
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Pope Francis - A Man of His Word Plot: What's it 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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Pope Francis - A Man of His Word Crew and Production Team
A look at the Pope Francis - A Man of His Word behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Wim Wenders previously directed Anselm, Perfect Days and Submergence. The film's writer Wim Wenders penned Perfect Days, Don't Come Knocking and The Miso Soup.
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Pope Francis - A Man of His Word Production and Filming
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).
Pope Francis - A Man of His Word Filming Timeline
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Pope Francis - A Man of His Word Release Date: When was the film released?
Pope Francis - A Man of His Word was released in limited theaters on . Nine other films are opening on the same date, including Book Club, Deadpool 2 and Show Dogs. The movie was released in select theaters in major markets.
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