Film: “Pope Francis: A Man of His Word”
Wim Wenders creates a dialogue between a beloved leader and the world in this engaging documentary.
In an era of deep distrust of politicians and people in power, when corruption and alternative facts are the order of the day, Wim Wenders’s (The Salt of the Earth, Pina) latest celebrates a leader who lives what he preaches and who has gained the trust of people of all faiths around the world.
The film’s direct-to-camera visual and narrative approach engage the audience face-to-face with the Pope, creating a dialogue between him and the world. Taking questions from people of all walks of life, Pope Francis responds to farmers and workers, refugees, children and the elderly, prison inmates, and those who live in favelas and migrant camps. These voices and faces comprise a cross-section of humanity that joins in a conversation with Pope Francis.