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The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Pope Francis: A Man of His Word
Documentary · 2018
Pope Francis responds to questions from around the world, discussing topics including ecology, immigration, consumerism and social justice.
Movie details
Pope Francis: A Man of His Word
“Hope is a universal message.”
2018 Documentary 1h 36m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.2 / 10
Community rating
Pope Francis responds to questions from around the world, discussing topics including ecology, immigration, consumerism and social justice.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Pope Francis: A Man of His Word?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Wim Wenders
Written by
Wim Wenders · David Rosier
Pope Francis
Self
Ignazio Oliva
Francesco d'Assisi
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Sister María Eufemia Goycoechea
Self
Joe Biden
Self - Former Vice President
Daniele De Angelis
Friar
Carlo Falconetti
Friar
Evo Morales
Self
Court is in session
Put Pope Francis: A Man of His Word on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.