Project Detail

The Two Popes

Synopsis

In 2013, progressive incoming Pope Francis and conservative outgoing Pope Benedict debate the best path forward for the Catholic Church, in this surprisingly funny chamber piece.
Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2019 - Special Presentations

Details

Year
2019
Type of film
Features
Running time
125 mins
Director
Fernando Meirelles
Producer
Tracey Seaward
Editor
Fernando Stutz
Screenwriter
Anthony McCarten
Director of Photography
César Charlone
Production Designer
Mark Tildesley
Music
Bryce Dessner
Principal cast
Jonathan Pryce, Anthony Hopkins, Juan Minujín, Sidney Cole
Archive Producer
James Joseph McDonald

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Production Company

US, UK, Italy, Argentina co-production

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