CinemaMartin Scorsese will release documentary with the last interview of Papa Franciscoaldeas – New Story follows a non -profit education project created by the Pontiff in 2013 and will be released “soon” by newsroom

Martin Scorsese Prepare the launch of Aldeas – The New Storya complete documentary that presents, in depth, “last interview in Pope Francis before the cameras for the cinema ”.

The film addresses the work of Occurrent Scholasa non -profit education project founded in 2013 by the then Archbishop Jorge Bergoglio. One of the organization’s initiatives is to encourage film production in communities around the world to help create “the culture of meeting from the peripheries, gathering the beauty of human diversity and promoting unity in a divided world.” Aldeas – The New Story It will present narrative short films made in Indonesia, Gambia and Italy.

Produced by Aldeas Scholas Films in association with SIKELIA PRODUCTS —Productor founded by Scroese– and the Massive Owl Productionsthe film complements the short films with interviews Pope Francis to the director.

Village It is an extremely poetic and very constructive project because it goes to the roots of human life, human sociability, human conflicts … the essence of the journey of life, “said the Pope Francis in a statement before his death on April 21.

Martin Scorsese He added, “Now, more than ever, we need to talk to each other, listen to each other interculturally. One of the best ways to do this is sharing the stories of who we are, reflected from our personal lives and experiences. This helps us understand and value how each of us sees the world.”

It was important for the Pope Francis May people around the world change ideas with respect, preserving their cultural identity at the same time, and cinema is the best way to do it, “added the filmmaker.

A press release noted: “By empowering communities to tell their own stories and preserve their cultural legacies, the documentary presents itself as a testimony of the lasting belief that creativity is not just a means of expression, but a way to hope and transformation. The short films will debut in newly established local cinemas, serving as lasting centers for cultural expression and education.”

Aldeas – The New Story was produced by Scroese along with TERESA LEVERATTO, Ezequiel del Corral and Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. Executive production was in charge of Lisa Frechette, Romilda de Luca, Ariel tcach and Ariel Broitman. Was directed by Clare Tavernor and Johnny Shipleyand produced by Amy Foster from the Massive Owl Productions. The cameramen Ellen Kuras and Salvatore Totino They also contributed to the movie.

Martin Scorsese met with the Pope Francis several times over the years. The filmmaker used his conversations to help inspire his movies The last temptation of Christ (1988) and Silence (2016). He paid tribute to the Pontiff after his death, saying, “He was, in every way, a remarkable human being. He recognized his own flaws. He radiated wisdom and kindness. He had an unshakable commitment to good. And he knew in his soul that ignorance was a terrible plague for humanity. Therefore, he never stopped learning.”

The loss to me is deep – I was lucky to know the Pope Francis And I will miss your presence and warmth. The loss to the world is immense. But he left a light behind, which can never be extinguished. “

A release date for the movie has not yet been announced, but the Aldeas Scholas Films He noted on Instagram that he is coming “soon.”

Article published on May 1, 2025 at Rolling Stone. To read the original in English, click here.

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