
"Pope Francis - A Man of His Word" is intended to be a personal journey with Pope Francis, rather than a biographical documentary about him. The pope's ideas and his message are central to this documentary, which sets out to present his work of reform and his answers to today's global questions.... (Full plot summary below)
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"Pope Francis - A Man of His Word" is intended to be a personal journey with Pope Francis, rather than a biographical documentary about him. The pope's ideas and his message are central to this documentary, which sets out to present his work of reform and his answers to today's global questions.
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| San Francisco ChronicleWalter AddiegoThe director is clearly an admirer of Francis (both the saint and the pope), and was able to conduct extensive and exclusive interviews with the pontiff. |
| Film Journal InternationalDaniel EaganDespite its flaws, Pope Francis is filled with moments that bring the pontiff and his message to life. |
| Caimán Cuadernos de CineÀngel QuintanaDespite the familiar tone of some moments... the final result is a neat image without the pontiff's contradictions. [Full review in Spanish] |
| Arkansas Democrat-GazettePhilip MartinWenders is obviously deeply impressed with Francis' integrity and warmth of spirit. It's difficult to see how anyone who watches this film won't be too. |
| Cleveland Plain DealerMichael HeatonAn uplifting look at the 266th pope and his progressive views on global challenges such as social justice and environmental issues. |
| AV ClubMike D'AngeloThe film’s appeal, predicated on its rare close-up look at a working Bishop Of Rome, will be limited primarily to the faithful; those hoping for a candid portrait of the man beneath the cassock will be sorely disappointed. |
| Big Apple ReviewsHarvey S. KartenThe current pope's views, sense of humor, and magnetism are on display in Wim Wenders' documentary. |
| Entertainment WeeklyChris NashawatyWhether he’s washing the feet of prisoners in America, visiting sick children in Africa, or praying with hurricane victims in Asia, Pope Francis doesn’t merely preach empathy, responsibility, and accountability, he lives it. |
| Film InquiryHazem FahmyIt is foolishly unrealistic to expect Wenders to have made any kind of critical or challenging work. The issue is Wenders' inexplicable lack of interest in enriching or expanding the narrative we have come to learn of Pope Francis so far. |
| Fort Worth WeeklyKristian M. LinHis message of humility, charity, and stewardship of the world for the less fortunate is always welcome. |