The Two Popes
“Inspired by true events.”
2019 · 2 h 5 min
Fernando MeirellesCast
Anthony Hopkins 
Jonathan Pryce
Plot
A fictional account of conversations between Benedict XVI and Cardinal Bergoglio.
Sinekatalog’s take
Fernando Meirelles's imagined conversations between two popes are witty, humane and beautifully acted. Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce make theology and politics feel like a human drama.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.6 / 10 (148,346 votes)
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