Karol. The Pope, the Man

Karol. Papież który pozostał człowiekiem, 2006, 184 min.

Karol. The Pope, the Man (2006)

Production

Director Giacomo Battiato
Screenplay Giacomo Battiato with Monica Zapelli, Gian Mario Pagano, Gian Franco Svidercoschi
Cinematography Gianni Mammolotti
Music Ennio Morricone
Art Director Lorenzo D’ambrosio
Producer Pietro Valsecchi
Cast
Karol Wojtyla/John Paul II Piotr Adamczyk
Don Staniclao Dariusz Kwasnik
Dotor Buzzonetti Michele Placido
Casaroli Alberto Cracco
Stefan Wyszynski Lech Mackiewicz
Ali Agca Alkis Zanis
Story
This film tells the continued story of John Paul II and one of the most unique and influential pontificates in history. At its heart it is the story of several characters whose lives were shaped and influenced by the Pope. It follows them while chronicling the major events of Karol Wojtyla’s term as the “head of the Universal Church.” From his first international visits through his campaign for Solidarity in Eastern Europe, to the life-threatening attempt on his life, and finally to his fight with Parkinson’s disease, the film’s three parts chronicle all the history making events of the Pope’s life. At the same time, they detail the personal stories of the people who knew and worked with him in a format that is accessible and entertaining for everyone.