Overview

• Martin Scorsese is producing 'Aldeas - A New Story,' a documentary honoring Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025.
• The film includes Pope Francis's final extensive on-camera interview and conversations between the pontiff and Scorsese.
• It showcases the Aldeas initiative, part of Scholas Occurrentes, which empowers youth through education and filmmaking in Indonesia, Gambia, and Italy.
• Scorsese emphasized cinema as a powerful tool for fostering cross-cultural dialogue and storytelling, aligning with the Pope's vision of unity and understanding.
• The release date for the documentary has not yet been announced.