Francesco
Synopsis
Francesco takes an unsparing look at the most pressing challenges of the 21st-century, asking deep questions about the human condition. The film is guided by Pope Francis who, with tremendous humility, wisdom, and generosity, offers moving lessons from his life that illuminate what it will take to build a better future. In doing so, he addresses issues such as climate change, immigration, peace and religious tolerance, LGBTQ support, gender and identity justice, and economic equality.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Evgeny Afineevsky
- Original Score
- Adam Peters
- Original Title
- Francesco
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Diamond Docs, Visual Effects Studio, UCLA School of Film and Television, Abramorama
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Evgeny Afineevsky
Adam Peters
Evgeny Afineevsky
Dan Swietlik
Ted Hope, Colleen Camp, Mark Monroe, Bonnie Abanuza, Tomáš Srovnal
Department Leadership Roster
Evgeny Afineevsky
Producer
Den Tolmor
Producer
Eric Esrailian
Producer
Teri Schwartz
Producer
Dan Swietlik
Editor
Evgeny Afineevsky
Director of Photography
Evgeny Afineevsky
Director
Adam Peters
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Francesco
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What is Francesco about?
Francesco takes an unsparing look at the most pressing challenges of the 21st-century, asking deep questions about the human condition. The film is guided by Pope Francis who, with tremendous humility, wisdom, and generosity, offers moving lessons from his life that illuminate what it will take to build a better future. In doing so, he addresses issues such as climate change, immigration, peace and religious tolerance, LGBTQ support, gender and identity justice, and economic equality.
Who directed Francesco?
Francesco was directed by Evgeny Afineevsky.
Who stars in Francesco?
The principal cast of Francesco includes Pope Francis, Benedict XVI, Sheikh Hasina.
When was Francesco released and how long is it?
Francesco was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Francesco?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Francesco was composed by Adam Peters.