A film that shows us the world as it is today and a path to understanding a better future for tomorrow, through the remarkable work of Pope Francis. It is a search for hope, humanity, compassion, unity and redemption inside the darkness of our times.
October 21 2020
About the Film
FRANCESCO is the latest film from Oscar and Emmy-nominated Director Evgeny Afineevsky, featuring exclusive interviews with His Holiness Pope Francis, His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Mark Kennedy Shriver, Sister Norma Pimentel, and Juan Carlos Cruz, among others.
FRANCESCO is not a biographical film about Pope Francis in the traditional sense. Rather it is a film that shows us the world as it is today and a path to understanding what a better future can be for tomorrow as seen through the remarkable work of the Pope in the areas of climate change, migration, refugees, peace and religious tolerance, gender and identity justice, health and economic equality, and, by example, the meaning of inspired leadership.
IMPACT Campaign
The film’s impact campaign will address the key issue areas and crises highlighted in the film through education and awareness; key partnerships with NGOs, thought leaders and civil society groups; and tangible calls-to-action for public engagement.
Please help us to bring this testament to the power of one person to make a difference so we can inspire the viewer to do the same!
Press
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER - OCTOBER 6, 2020:
“Pope Francis Documentary 'Francesco' Unveils Trailer (Exclusive)” by Scott Feinberg
ANSA - Festa Roma: premio Kineo a Afineevsky per docufilm sul Papa
(ANSA) - ROMA, 17 OTT - Il Premio Kineo compie 18 anni, e dopo Venezia per la prima volta è a Roma, in concomitanza con la 15/a Festa del Cinema.
CINECITTA NEWS -
Premio Kineo a Evgeny Afineevsky
Va al regista americano Evgeny Afineevsky per il suo docufilm Francesco - evento speciale alla Festa di Roma che illustra il pensiero e le opere del Papa
TV2000 Interview -
October 16 2020
VIDEO: Il Diario di Papa Francesco è in diretta dal lunedì al venerdì alle 17.30 su TV2000
SORDI ONLINE - Roma, 17 ottobre
“Francesco illustra il pensiero e le opere di questo Papa vulcanico e inarrestabile. Una personalità di grandissimo spessore a livello mondiale, a prescindere dal credo o dai giudizi personali di ciascuno”
ALLINFO.IT - PREMIO KINEO In Vaticano Al Regista Di “Francesco” Evgeny Afineevsky
Il Kinéo Movie for Humanity Award, assegnato a chi promuove temi sociali e umanitari, sarà consegnato in Vaticano da Rosetta Sannelli, ideatrice del prestigioso riconoscimento, al regista americano Evgeny Afineevsky per il suo docufilm Francesco.
Roma Daily News -
October 16 2020
Festa del Cinema: 22 ottobre Premio Kineo in Vaticano al regista di “Francesco” Evgeny Afineevsky
The Washington Post -
October 21 2020
“Pope Francis calls for civil union laws for same-sex couples”
“Homosexuals have a right to be part of the family,” the pontiff said in “Francesco,” a documentary about his life.
VIDEO: ‘Francesco’ director comments on Pope Francis’ endorsement of same-sex civil unions
VIDEO: ‘Francesco’ director praises Pope Francis’ inclusive views on homosexuality
VATICAN NEWS -
OCTOBER 21 2020
“The new film entitled "Francesco" tells the story of Jorge Mario Bergoglio and tackles some of the main themes of his pontificate through a series of interviews.”
AMERICA Magazine
October 21 2020
Pope Francis calls Trump’s family separation border policy ‘cruelty of the highest form’
The Catholic Miscellany -
Oct 21 2020:
VATICAN CITY—Although his film is called “Francesco,” director Evgeny Afineevsky said the main character of his new documentary “is us, humanity,” and Pope Francis simply is the one “trying to point us in the right direction.”
Catholic News Agency -
October 22 2020:
The director of a new documentary about Pope Francis received an Italian film award in a ceremony in the Vatican Gardens on Thursday, amid international controversy over his documentary on the life and ministry of Pope Francis.
Jewish director's 'Francesco' depicts Pope Francis as 'great connector'
The Jerusalem Post -
October 24 2020:
Jewish director sends message of hope in Pope Francis film
The Catholic Universe-
Oct 25 2020
Documentary and allegory: Director says star of Francesco is humanity
'A big, beautiful lesson': 'Francesco' director on Pope Francis' landmark remarks about LGBT civil unions
Pope Francis vs Donald Trump: All the Pontiff’s Veiled Jabs in New Doc ‘Francesco’
“A person who thinks only of building walls is not Christian,” the pope says is the film, which director Evgeny Afineesvky wants Americans to see before the election
The Hollywood Reporter
October 27 2020
THR Exclusive: Vatican Interview with Evgeny Afineevsky and Juan Carlos Cruz on 'Francesco'
FAMIGLIA CRISTIANA
Ottobre 29 2020
EVGENY AFINEEVSKY: «IL PAPA CI DICE "CAMBIAMO LE COSE INSIEME"»
Parla il regista del film Francesco, presentato alla Festa del cinema di Roma. «Nel Papa vedo un leader che sta aiutando il mondo a correggere i propri errori»
CORRIERE DELLA SERA
Ottobre 29 2020
Il papa al cinema, messaggio sull’ambiente: «Va amministrato a beneficio di tutti»
LA CROIX International
October 31 2020
“Francesco the film: 'The path is opened by walking'
It is not a triumphant vision, rather more human.”
El Papa solo muestra cómo desde la fe se puede encontrar la inspiración para resolver sus dolorosos e improrrogables problemas
Ground-breaking ‘Francesco’ is centerpiece of Fort Lauderdale Film Festival
DOC NYC: “Francesco” is one of 11 Must-See New Documentaries You Can Stream at Home This Week
Gloria Soto. La 35 Edición de FLIFF en su jornada del 13 de noviembre proyectó entre otras,”Francesco” el documental que hace un recorrido por la figura de Jorge Mario Bergoglio, el Papa Francisco.
Sentinel- Tribune
November 17 2020
KUDOS TO POPE FRANCIS.
”In the same film documentary, Pope Francis strongly admonished President Donald Trump’s administration policy, for the cruel and inhumane treatment suffered by immigrants at US/Mexican boarders”
El papa Francisco ‘bendice’ uniones civiles homosexuales: “Son Hijos de Dios”, dijo
Movies with Abe
November 15 2020
DOC NYC Spotlight: Francesco
MIAMI ART ZINE
November 19 2020
'Francesco' gets access to Pope, but the film is more than that
Mexico's highest-ranking bishop backs Pope's support of civil unions for gay couples
‘I completely agree’: Mexico cardinal backs Pope’s support for homosexual civil unions
Messagero di sant’Antonio
January 5 2021
«Francesco», del regista Evgeny Afineevsky è un omaggio al Papa che ha messo l’amore per il prossimo, gli ultimi e il creato al centro del suo pontificato. Ma l’umanità appare spesso sorda ai suoi appelli.
National Catholic Reporter
Janury 13 2021
Pope's phone call helps children of Italian gay couple become Catholic
Upcoming discovery+ Documentary FRANCESCO Offers Intimate Look at Pope Francis
The Hollywood Reporter
January 27 2021
Hot Button Pope Francis Doc 'Francesco' Goes to Discovery+ (Exclusive)
Pope Francis Documentary ‘Francesco’ Acquired By Discovery+ For Easter Week Release
Pope Francis Documentary ‘Francesco’ Addresses Church Sexual Abuse, but Not Abortion
‘Francesco’ Director Evgeny Afineevsky On Interviewing Pope Francis For Discovery+ Documentary: “He Allowed Me To Tackle Any Issues”
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