Movie

We Have a Pope

2011 · 105 min

A gentle, bittersweet comedy-drama that finds quiet absurdity and tenderness in a crisis of faith and responsibility.

Overview: The newly elected Pope suffers a panic attack just as he is about to greet the faithful who have gathered to see him. His advisors, unable to convince him he is the right man for the job, call on a renowned therapist who also happens to be an atheist. But the Pope's fear of his newfound responsibility is one he must face alone. Winner Best Film at the Italian Golden Globes.
How it feels: Melancholic, whimsical, satirical and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Faith, identity, isolation, power
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: faith
identity
isolation
power
deception
Places: big city
single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none