After the resignation of Benedict XVIargentinian Jorge Mario Bergoglio He was elected in 2013 as the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church and his name since is dad francisco. March 13, 2023 marks a decade since he accepted the post of head of the Holy See, amid praise from the faithful, recognition from the international press and some controversy surrounding his papal work.
Through documentaries and films, learn more about the life and career of the man of faith who made history by becoming the first Latin American Holy Father.
the two popes
This Golden Globe nominated film stars Anthony Hopkins there Jonathan Price in the respective roles of Benedict XVI and Francis. The biographical drama delves into the relationship between the two and how they must face their fears to continue the growth of the Catholic Church in a modern world. The film directed by Fernando Meirelles it was released via Netflix.
Francis the Jesuit
This documentary series explores the life and work of Pope Francis from his beginnings as a man of faith in the Flores neighborhood of Buenos Aires until the most important moment of his life. The information exposed is based mainly on the book the jesuitof Francoise Ambrogetti there Sergio Rubin. The production is described as an official biography and authorized by Bergoglio himself. All four episodes can be viewed on Prime Video.
Francis, the pope of all
“On March 13, 2013, the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge Mario Bergoglio – a priest with a missionary vocation – became a beacon of hope for the Christian community by becoming pope. Not only is he the first Francis, the first Jesuit and the first non-European priest to lead the Catholic Church since the year 741, he is also the first Latin American pontiff”, this is how this 55-minute documentary carried out by Matias Gueilburt.
Available on Prime Video, the material mixes archival footage and first-hand interviews with members of the church where they give their perspective and some anecdotes about how the pope affects them, their loved ones and wherever. his word comes. In less than an hour, the material also makes a chronological path from its nomination to the present of this product.
The Jesuit, the movie
The same director of the previous documentary, Matias Gueilburt, took charge of this drama which depicts Bergoglio’s life before he became pope. In particular, it focuses on the work carried out by the priest during the civil-military dictatorship in Argentina between 1976 and 1983.
In this feature film released in 2016, the religious figure is embodied by the actor Gustave Yaniello as it unfolds chronologically from Berboglio’s childhood to his appointment. But all in the key to fiction. Available in the Prime Video catalog.
Stories of a generation with Pope Francis
2021 documentary mini-series bringing together testimonies from men and women over 70 about life lessons and crucial decisions that changed them forever. The stories are accompanied by thought-provoking and inspiring words from the Pope of the Catholic Church. It’s available on Netflix and it’s a series that gives a little insight into the impact of Father’s will on all generations, focusing on the aforementioned ones.
The Francis effect
The year after his selection as pontiff, this documentary directed by Sebastian Gomes was released, which delves into his global impact. Since being seen on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis has deeply touched the hearts of believers and non-believers alike. What struck me the most was his humility, his closeness to the poor and the need to discuss the problems that affect humanity in a globalized world. It can currently be viewed on Prime Video.
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