Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth

A solemn, sincere portrait of a suffering holy man, told with quiet reverence and a slow, contemplative rhythm.

Created by

Giulio Base

Genres

Drama

Starring

Michele Placido, Barbora Bobuľová, Fabio Camilli

Overview

The story of Padre Pio (1887-1968) from the onset of the stigmata during World War I, when he prayed that soldiers' suffering be his, until his death. The story is told by Emilia, Pio's friend, to a Vatican official reviewing Padre Pio's potential canonization. We watch local people venerate the humble Capuchin monk, we see petty jealousies within the Church almost bring him down, and we experience his decision to build a Home for the Relief of Suffering, a labor of love begun just after World War II. Emilia and her husband Dr. Sanguineti work tirelessly beside the humble but sensible Pio.

How it feels

Earnest, warm and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Faith, healing, isolation, betrayal

Content

Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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