Habemus Papam (We Have A Pope)

Director: Nanni Moretti
Writer: Nanni Moretti, Francesco Piccolo, Federica Pontremoli
Cast: Michel Piccoli, Nanni Moretti, Jerzy Stuhr, Renato Scarpa, Franco Graziosi, Margherita Buy, Camillo Milli, Roberto Nobile, Ulrich von Dobschütz
Theatrical Release Date: April 6, 2012

Synopsis: Following the death of the Pope, the Conclave meets to elect his successor. A cardinal is chosen who seems unable to bear the weight of such a responsibility. Is it anxiety? Is it depression? Does he feel inadequate? The faithful are waiting for the new Pope to appear on the balcony in St. Peter’s Square. The world is on tenterhooks, while in the Vatican they seek ways to come through the crisis. [Synopsis courtesy of the Cannes Film Festival]

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