The White Helicopter
Baltais helikopters
“The most hidden Vatican mystery”
Synopsis
The film is based on true events leading up to the historical 2013 resignation of Benedict XVI. After succeeding John Paul II, and serving as Pope for eight years, Joseph Ratzinger shocked the world by becoming the first Pope to voluntarily resign in over 600 years. In light of moral and ethical upheavals in the Catholic Church, and the unique challenges of the 21st century, Ratzinger's cited reason of declining health raises more questions than it answers.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alvis Hermanis
- Screenplay & Story
- Alvis Hermanis
- Original Title
- Baltais helikopters
- Country of Origin
- Latvia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Latin, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Jaunais Rīgas teātris
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alvis Hermanis
Alvis Hermanis
Andrejs Rudzāts
Krišjānis Stokmanis-Blaus, Mārtiņš Grauds
Department Leadership Roster
Alvis Hermanis
Writer
Kristīne Jurjāne
Costume Design
Krišjānis Stokmanis-Blaus
Editor
Alvis Hermanis
Director
Andrejs Rudzāts
Director of Photography
Mārtiņš Grauds
Editor
Kristīne Jurjāne
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Helicopter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The White Helicopter about?
The film is based on true events leading up to the historical 2013 resignation of Benedict XVI. After succeeding John Paul II, and serving as Pope for eight years, Joseph Ratzinger shocked the world by becoming the first Pope to voluntarily resign in over 600 years. In light of moral and ethical upheavals in the Catholic Church, and the unique challenges of the 21st century, Ratzinger's cited reason of declining health raises more questions than it answers.
Who directed The White Helicopter?
The White Helicopter was directed by Alvis Hermanis.
Who stars in The White Helicopter?
The principal cast of The White Helicopter includes Mikhail Baryshnikov, Kaspars Znotiņš, Guna Zariņa, Regīna Razuma, Jānis Grūtups.
When was The White Helicopter released and how long is it?
The White Helicopter was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.