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Scorsese Producing Documentary on Pope Francis’s Legacy and Final Interview

‘Aldeas — A New Story’ will highlight the late Pope’s global cinema initiative, featuring youth-made films and his last in-depth on-camera interview.

This image released by Vatican Media shows Martin Scorsese, left, and Pope Francis. "Aldeas–A New Story" is a new feature-length documentary and global cultural project developed by Scholas Occurrentes, the global educational movement founded by Pope Francis, in collaboration with Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese. (Vatican Media via AP)
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FILE - Martin Scorsese poses for media during a photo-call at the International Film Festival 'Berlinale', in Berlin, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File)
Martine Scorsese meeting Francis at the Vatican in January last year. Francis called him an “exceptional” talent

Overview

  • The documentary, titled ‘Aldeas — A New Story,’ is being developed by Aldeas Scholas Films in collaboration with Martin Scorsese’s Sikelia Productions and Massive Owl Productions.
  • It will feature Pope Francis’s final on-camera interview, recorded exclusively for the project, and unseen conversations with Scorsese.
  • The film focuses on the Aldeas initiative, which integrates filmmaking, education, and community building to promote the Pope’s vision of a ‘Culture of Encounter.’
  • Youth from Indonesia, The Gambia, and Italy participated in the initiative, creating short films that will premiere in newly established local cinemas.
  • The project is independently financed by international sponsors, with all proceeds reinvested into expanding the initiative globally; no release date has been announced yet.