Karol: The Pope, The Man

2006 2h 35m IT

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★6.3TMDB · 61

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This highly acclaimed feature film on Pope John Paul II was filmed on location in Italy and Poland. Focusing on the papacy of John Paul and the tremendous impact he had on the Church and the world, Karol: The Pope, The Man stars actor Piotr Adamczyk in a deeply moving portrayal of the beloved pontiff. It is the powerful true story of a charismatic spiritual leader who helped bring down Communism, renewed the life of the Church, greatly impacted youth worldwide with love for Christ, and a Pope who reached out to other religions and world leaders with a message of peace and love. Also stars Raoul Bova (Saint Francis), Michele Placido (Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth) and Adriana Asti as Mother Teresa. The beautiful film score is by legendary film composer Ennio Morricone.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Piotr Adamczyk
John Paul II
Dariusz Kwaśnik
Dr. Renato Buzzonetti
Michele Placido
Dr. Renato Buzzonetti
Dariusz Kwaśnik
Stanislaw Dziwisz
Alberto Cracco
Agostino Casaroli
Adriana Asti
Madre Teresa di Calcutta
Raoul Bova
Padre Thomas
Leslie Hope
Julia Ritter

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Giacomo Battiato
Writers: Monica Zapelli, Giacomo Battiato, Gianmario Pagano
Languages: English, French, Italian, Polish, Spanish
Countries: Italy, Poland, Canada

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RUNTIME

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Clocks in at 155 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 5 languages: English, French, Italian, Polish, Spanish.

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4 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Italy, Poland, Canada.

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5 / 8

WORLD

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Part of the "Karol" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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6 / 8

AWARDS

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Giacomo Battiato, shot by Giovanni Mammolotti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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8 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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Giacomo Battiato directs. Giovanni Mammolotti behind the camera. Ennio Morricone scores. Produced in Italy, Poland, Canada. Dialogue in English, French, Italian, Polish, Spanish.

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1Clocks in at 155 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.
2Released 20 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 5 languages: English, French, Italian, Polish, Spanish.
4International production across 3 countries: Italy, Poland, Canada.
5Part of the "Karol" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
6Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
7Directed by Giacomo Battiato, shot by Giovanni Mammolotti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
8Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
9Piotr Adamczyk and Dariusz Kwaśnik and Michele Placido carry the top of the cast.
10IMDB entry: tt0495039 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
11Only 61 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.