Although it was originally broadcast on television, it was also released in theaters, which allowed the film to be shown in poland. Karol the pope, the man tv movie 2006 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The highly acclaimed feature length film on pope john paul ii, filmed in italy and poland. I am glad i did as i now have the complete story of saint pope john paul ii. The movie was viewed by several dozen million viewers, and made him popular in italy, latin america and many other catholic countries. A man who became pope, and on one of our longer excursions, we watched the movie while traveling by motorcoach. Focusing on the papacy of john paul and the tremendous impact he had on the church and the world, karol. This highly acclaimed feature film on pope john paul ii was filmed on location in italy and poland. The hope is that this one gathering source will better enable us to proclaim christ to all peoples more effectively. The pope, the man 2006, which portrayed karols life as pope from his papal. Karol saint jeanpaul ii le film bande annonce st francais by jeunemmanuel. The pope, the man 2006 starring piotr adamczyk and raoul bova on dvd and bluray. Karol, a man who became pope tells the story of that 50 year period until he was elected pope in rome.
The climax of his popularity was reached when he played the title role of another polish historical figure in a two part italian tv movie karol the man who became pope and karol. The actor playing him in the film is perfect and so are all the members of the cast playing the good and the bad guys. To show the pope throughout the years, from the young man to the dying man, with all its humor, humaneness and big heart, was just unbelievable. The incredible success of the movie prompted the creation of a sequel, karol. The pope, the man is a 2006 tv miniseries chronicling pope john paul iis life as pope in flashbacks from october 22, 1978s papal inauguration to his death in 2005 and was directed by giacomo battiato. Find karol, a man who became pope and the pope, the man. While the first part dealt with the 19391978 period and the early life of karol wojtyla, the sequel deals with his long, fruitful 19782005 pontiff. A highly acclaimed feature film on pope john paul ii, filmed in italy and poland. Two complete miniseries 6 hrs 25 minutes 2006 with piotr adamczyk, raul bova, hristo shopov, ennio fantastichini, malgorzata bela directed by giacomo battiato ntsc summary.
The pope, the man the heroic true story of pope john paul ii directed by giacomo battiato available now on dvd. A pope who remained a man, director, scriptwriter, giacomo. Greeting at the conclusion of the screening of the film karol, a pope. Finally, october, the th 2006 saw the theatrical polish premiere of the movie karolun papa rimasto uomo karolpope who remained man. A man who became pope, the pope, the man complete mini series.
His death was verified when an electrocardiogram that ran for 20 minutes showed a flatline. All karol the pope, the man movie posters,high res movie posters image for karol the pope, the man. This is the kind of history that i so enjoy the most, the kind of history that shows what one man can do when they do the. In 1993 to 1995 i lived in lublin, poland, where the karol once worked. The pope, the man is a 2006 tv miniseries chronicling pope john paul iis life as pope in flashbacks from october 22, 1978s papal inauguration to his. A man who became pope, holds true to real life, but i will say that the person and circumstances portrayed in the film deeply moved me.
Actually, this madefortv film was a polishitalian coproduction, debuting on italian television as karol. A man who became pope dvd complete series at and support the ongoing mission of mother angelica. Truly an amazing man and when i finally did see this movie from beginning to end i was so pleased and even more humbled by this very godly man. The man who became pope 2005 depicts the occupation of poland by nazi germany and later the soviet union fairly accurately. The life of the pope johnpaul ii, from his youth as a writer, actor, and athlete in wartorn occupied poland to his election as. On a recent pilgrimage to poland, our tour guide from krakow brought the dvd karol. The pope, the man 2006, which portrayed karols life as pope from his papal inauguration to his death. Seeing this film on dvd i was intrigued with who and what made this man. A man who became pope also features interviews with the films actors, and footage of the actual john paul ii giving his first speech as pope. The pope, the man is a 2006 tv miniseries chronicling pope john paul ii s life as pope in flashbacks from october 22, 1978s papal inauguration to his. Karol the pope the man dvd christian movies fishflix. Karol the man who became pope movie my catholic tube.
A man who became popethe pope, the man at a low price. Raoul bova was born in a roman white collar family, his father was an employee and his mother a. A man who became pope the complete miniseries piotr adamczyk. Many people spoke with great affection about the man, who would one day become pope. His interpretation of the life of the polish pope was exquisite, very emotional and just perfect. Karol is a biography of karol wojtyla, later known as pope john paul ii, beginning in 1939 when karol was only 19 years. Although a man who became pope looks lavish and expensive, it was very economically produced. However, because of a few distressingthough realisticscenes, this movie can be upsetting for younger watchers. This program recreates the early career of john paul ii in the years leading up to when he was elected pope. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to see a wonderfully made movie about saint john paul. While the major american tv networks were jockeying to be the first to present a filmed biography of the late pope john paul ii, cables humble hallmark channel managed to beat everyone to the punch with the fourhour karol. Pope john paul ii died in his private apartment at 21.
The life of the pope johnpaul ii, from his youth as a writer, actor, and athlete in wartorn occupied poland to his election as pope at the age of 58. The man who plays his part is so much as you would expect karol to be and his endurance and the things he went through are amazing and heartbreaking but he never. Focusing on the papacy of john paul and the tremendous impact he had on. Pope john paul ii piotr adamczyk helps the poor and downtrodden. Being largely unfamiliar with pope john paul ii karol, who passed away in 2005, i am unable to comment on whether or not the portrayal in the film, karol. I bought this film as i wished to know more about pope john paul 2nd. I cried throughout the movie, which does not happen very often, because being a filmmaker i am very. The pope, the man stars actor piotr adamczyk in a deeply moving portrayal of the beloved pontiff. Patricia very touching and moving and i found the acting to be very good. A man who became pope, which portrayed john pauls life before the papacy and ended on october 16, 1978, the day of his papal election. A man who became pope you are looking for realistic, serious and factual movies about with clergy, bishop, politics, heroes, human spirit, follow your dream and faith themes of biography and drama genre shot in poland or italy. Karol, a man who became pope and the pope, the man.
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