LOS ANGELES. A new documentary by Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese will feature one of the last known interviews with the late Pope Francis, focusing on his deep belief in the power of cinema as a tool for education and cultural dialogue, according to the film’s producers.
Titled “Aldeas – A New Story,” the documentary explores the pontiff’s long-standing support for creative storytelling and its role in fostering understanding among people. The film is “rooted in the pope’s belief in the sacred nature of creativity,” the filmmakers said in an official statement.
Pope Francis passed away earlier this month at the age of 88 and was laid to rest on Saturday.
The documentary highlights the work of Scholas Occurrentes, an educational initiative founded by Pope Francis himself, and Aldeas, a related project that encourages the creation of short films aimed at bridging cultural divides.
In one of his final recorded reflections, Pope Francis praised the documentary as “an extremely poetic and very constructive project because it goes to the roots of what human life is, human sociability, human conflicts… the essence of a life’s journey.”
While Aldeas – A New Story promises a heartfelt tribute to the late pontiff’s cultural and educational vision, no official release date has yet been announced.
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