The story of Pope Francis was told in “Two Papes”, directed by Fernando Meirelles; Remember

The story of Pope Francis was told in “Two Papes”, directed by Fernando Meirelles; Remember


Netflix’s film shows the transition from the papacy of the XVI bento to the Argentine cardinal and was appointed for three categories in the Oscar

The story of Pope Francis, who died on Monday 21was played in the film Two popesfrom the Netflixdirected by the Brazilian Fernando MeirellesPreviewed in December 2019.

The work mixes real elements and imaginary creations in the script. However, much of the history of the transition from the Argentine cardinal instead of Pope is there. Bergoglio was summoned to the Conclave when Benedict XVI (1927-2022) decided to withdraw from the office.



Francisco was lived by the actor Jonathan Prycewhile Benedict XVI was played by Anthony Hopkins. In the plot, the two popes, which would be ideologically opponents (one progressive and the other conservative), must speak and find a way for the future of the Church.

The film is an adaptation of the book Two popes: Francisco, Bento and the decision that shook the worldby Anthony McCarten. The original piece that inspired the film Arriving at the Brazilian theater in March, with the Actors Zécarlos Machado and Celso Fratschi.

Two popes He was appointed for Bafta (best British film, best screenplay, best supporting actor) and the Golden Globe (best dramatic actor and the best screenplay), but in the end he did not take any of these prizes. In the Oscar, the film played 3 categories (best actor, best actor and script), but did not win the statuette.

Source: Terra

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