A story centered on the relationship between the newly elected Pope and his therapist.A story centered on the relationship between the newly elected Pope and his therapist.A story centered on the relationship between the newly elected Pope and his therapist.
- Awards
- 19 wins & 20 nominations
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaCardinal Gianfranco Ravasi forbade Nanni Moretti to film at the Vatican.
- ConnectionsFeatured in At the Movies: Cannes Film Festival 2011 (2011)
- SoundtracksTodo Cambia
Written by Julio Numhauser
Performed by Mercedes Sosa
Warner Chappell Music Argentina / Warner Chappell Music Italiana
1984 Polygram Discos
Courtesy of Universal Music Italia
Featured review
This is a movie about an elderly man who has been chosen to be the next Pope. But, beware: the operative word in the previous sentence is "man", not "Pope", because the story is not about the challenges of being (or becoming) Pope: the story is about the struggles of being human. That's the reason why each and every one of us should be able to easily follow and enjoy this funny, educated movie. Taking for granted that all the viewers will be men (and women) themselves, it will be easy for everybody to get in touch with the doubts, the fears and the memories that the main character has to confront after he is called to take on himself one of the greatest responsibilities that the world has to offer.
Of course a lot of risks were involved in dealing with such issues as faith and self confidence using such an unusual and peculiar subject. But, just like a slim young acrobat on a flying trapeze daring to attempt a difficult exercise, the movie achieves the result of telling this strange story with grace, with humor, with kindness, and with a respect for the themes involved that, I think, the faithful part of the audience should be able to appreciate even more than those among us who wouldn't define themselves religious, or catholic.
Furthermore, I can't resist to notice how funny it is that a movie realized by an openly atheist author depicts catholic hierarchy with such a sympathetic view – with tones much more friendly, I would say, than the ones of many mainstream blockbusters we have seen in recent years. So, go watch this movie with confidence (it's an entertaining, interesting work of fiction), and trust (it's soft-spoken, and respectful): you could take even your kids along – and, go figure, even your confessor!
Of course a lot of risks were involved in dealing with such issues as faith and self confidence using such an unusual and peculiar subject. But, just like a slim young acrobat on a flying trapeze daring to attempt a difficult exercise, the movie achieves the result of telling this strange story with grace, with humor, with kindness, and with a respect for the themes involved that, I think, the faithful part of the audience should be able to appreciate even more than those among us who wouldn't define themselves religious, or catholic.
Furthermore, I can't resist to notice how funny it is that a movie realized by an openly atheist author depicts catholic hierarchy with such a sympathetic view – with tones much more friendly, I would say, than the ones of many mainstream blockbusters we have seen in recent years. So, go watch this movie with confidence (it's an entertaining, interesting work of fiction), and trust (it's soft-spoken, and respectful): you could take even your kids along – and, go figure, even your confessor!
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Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official sites
- Languages
- Also known as
- У нас є Папа
- Filming locations
- Cinecittà Studios, Cinecittà, Rome, Lazio, Italy(Sistine Chapel interiors)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- €9,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $548,115
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $31,368
- Apr 8, 2012
- Gross worldwide
- $17,877,523
- Runtime1 hour 42 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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