The Two Popes

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Series/Themes: Featured, Spotlight Screenings

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Film Year: 2019

Locations: UK, Italy, Argentina, USA

Film Length: 125 min.

Languages: English

Director: Fernando Meirelles

Featuring: Anthony Hopkins, Jonathan Pryce, Juan Minujín

One of the most shocking twists in modern Catholic Church history occurred in 2013 with the announcement of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, becoming the first pontiff to do so in over six centuries.  Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, a fervent believer in the Church’s obligation to adjust towards the needs of its followers, is picked to succeed a pope who regards change as a compromise to the church’s integrity.  This narrative retelling of a pinnacle moment in the Catholic Church’s history reveals the journey of two men grappling with religion, emotion, and humanity in the face of multifarious, substantial change. Introduction by VAFF director Jody Kielbasa

Presented by UVA Health Gamma Knife Center

Sunday, October 27
7:00 PM
The Paramount Theater
Add To Calendar 20191027 19:00 20191027 21:15 America/New_York VFF: The Two Popes

One of the most shocking twists in modern Catholic Church history occurred in 2013 with the announcement of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, becoming the first pontiff to do so in over six centuries.  Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, a fervent believer in the Church’s obligation to adjust towards the needs of its followers, is picked to succeed a pope who regards change as a compromise to the church’s integrity.  This narrative retelling of a pinnacle moment in the Catholic Church’s history reveals the journey of two men grappling with religion, emotion, and humanity in the face of multifarious, substantial change. Introduction by VAFF director Jody Kielbasa

Presented by UVA Health Gamma Knife Center

 The Paramount Theater Virginia Film Festival info@virginiafilmfestival.org

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