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6.8 / 10(607 votes)IMDb20111h 45m$17.9M Worldwide GrossItaly, France

We Have a Pope

Habemus Papam

Synopsis

The newly elected Pope suffers a panic attack just as he is about to greet the faithful who have gathered to see him. His advisors, unable to convince him he is the right man for the job, call on a renowned therapist who also happens to be an atheist. But the Pope's fear of his newfound responsibility is one he must face alone. Winner Best Film at the Italian Golden Globes.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-02

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

São Paulo International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

April 6, 2012

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.63x ROI)

Production Budget

$11M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$17.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.63x

+$6.9M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $11MWorldwide: $17.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Nanni Moretti
Screenplay & Story
Francesco Piccolo, Nanni Moretti, Federica Pontremoli
Original Score
Franco Piersanti
Original Title
Habemus Papam
Country of Origin
Italy, France
Spoken Languages
German, Spanish, French, English, Italian, Latin, Polish
Runtime
1h 45m
Production Budget
$11M
Worldwide Gross
$17.9M
Production Studios
Sacher Film, Fandango, Le Pacte, France 3 Cinéma, RAI Cinema

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Nanni Moretti

Screenplay & Story

Francesco Piccolo, Nanni Moretti, Federica Pontremoli

Original Score & Music

Franco Piersanti

Director of Photography

Alessandro Pesci

Film Editing

Esmeralda Calabria

Producers

Nanni Moretti, Domenico Procacci

Department Leadership Roster

Nanni Moretti

Nanni Moretti

Producer

Domenico Procacci

Domenico Procacci

Producer

Nanni Moretti

Nanni Moretti

Director

Francesco Piccolo

Francesco Piccolo

Screenplay

Nanni Moretti

Nanni Moretti

Screenplay

Franco Piersanti

Franco Piersanti

Original Music Composer

Federica Pontremoli

Federica Pontremoli

Screenplay

Paola Bizzarri

Production Design

Lina Nerli Taviani

Costume Design

Alessandro Pesci

Alessandro Pesci

Director of Photography

Esmeralda Calabria

Esmeralda Calabria

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for We Have a Pope.

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Frequently Asked Questions About We Have a Pope

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is We Have a Pope about?

The newly elected Pope suffers a panic attack just as he is about to greet the faithful who have gathered to see him. His advisors, unable to convince him he is the right man for the job, call on a renowned therapist who also happens to be an atheist. But the Pope's fear of his newfound responsibility is one he must face alone. Winner Best Film at the Italian Golden Globes.

Who directed We Have a Pope?

We Have a Pope was directed by Nanni Moretti.

Who stars in We Have a Pope?

The principal cast of We Have a Pope includes Michel Piccoli, Nanni Moretti, Margherita Buy, Jerzy Stuhr, Renato Scarpa.

When was We Have a Pope released and how long is it?

We Have a Pope was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.

What was the box office and production budget of We Have a Pope?

We Have a Pope had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $17.9M at the worldwide box office (1.63 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for We Have a Pope?

The original motion picture soundtrack for We Have a Pope was composed by Franco Piersanti.

What is the age rating and content advisory for We Have a Pope?

We Have a Pope holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).