We Have a Pope
(Habemus Papam)
Following the funeral of the Pope, the red robed cardinals convene to elect a successor. Cardinal Gregori (Renato Scarpa) is the odds-on favorite but surprisingly is beaten in the second round by French cardinal Melville (Michel Piccoli.) The decision made, Melville is led towards the balcony to address the waiting crowds of the faithful but experiences a last minute panic and flees.
While the Vatican spokesman, (Jerzy Stuhr) madly troubleshoots, a psychoanalyst (Nanni Moretti) is brought in to assess and cure the future pontiff. Memorable characters and Piccoli's incredible performance as the frail old Cardinal make this comedy a delight. Moretti co-wrote a script that is full of inventive moments and cements him is one of the most creative filmmakers in Italy today.
At the Cannes screening of the film (where it was in competition), Moretti (The Son's Room) was moved to tears when he received a 10 minute standing ovation.
Possibly Moretti's best film, this is an unmissable festival highlight.
Feature film will screen with English subtitles
Sessions
Special Event
presented by Limoncé
Thursday 15 September.
6pm cocktails for 6.30pm Australian Premiere of WE HAVE A POPE at
Palace Balwyn. Palace Movie Club $22 / Full $26 includes cocktails,
live music by Fresco Flute Quartet & film premiere.
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"Brilliantly witty."
THE GUARDIAN
Cannes Film Festival 2011
In Competition
Nastri d'argento Awards 2011
Winner - Best Director,
Best Cinematography,
Best Costume Design,
Best Original Story, Best Producer,
Best Production Design.
Director:
Nanni Moretti, 2011 | 102'
Cast:
Michel Piccoli, Nanni Moretti, Jerzy Stuhr, Renato Scarpa, Margherita Buy.
Not screening in Perth