Martin Scorsese’s film about Pope Francis to receive world premiere in Vatican City
Summary
Martin Scorsese’s documentary about Pope Francis, called Aldeas, The Final Dream of Pope Francis, will have its world premiere in the Vatican. The film includes the pope’s last in-depth interview and highlights a community cinema project started by Pope Francis to promote social unity through arts and culture.Key Facts
- The film premiered in the Vatican to mark the first anniversary of Pope Francis’s death.
- The documentary was co-directed by Martin Scorsese, Johnny Shipley, and Clare Tavernor.
- Scholas Occurrentes, an organization founded by Pope Francis in Argentina, is behind the film’s screening.
- The film focuses on Aldeas, a community cinema movement encouraging social connection and cultural respect.
- Scorsese said the pope wanted people worldwide to share ideas while preserving their own cultures.
- Pope Francis died in April 2025, shortly before the film was announced.
- Tensions have risen between the U.S. government and the Vatican after comments by Pope Leo on a conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
- Scorsese has worked on several religious-themed projects and met Pope Francis several times.
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