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Scorsese to Produce Documentary Featuring Pope Francis's Final Interview

The film, 'Aldeas — A New Story,' highlights the late pope’s global educational movement and its cinema initiative fostering cultural dialogue and community empowerment.

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)
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Overview

  • The documentary, in production, will include Pope Francis's final on-camera interview, filmed exclusively for the project.
  • Martin Scorsese collaborates with Scholas Occurrentes, the global educational movement founded by the late pope in 2013.
  • The documentary interweaves behind-the-scenes stories from Aldeas workshops in Indonesia, The Gambia, and Italy, where youth create short films celebrating identity and culture.
  • Proceeds from the independently financed project will be reinvested to expand the Aldeas initiative globally, with the short films premiering in newly established local cinemas.
  • The film underscores Pope Francis's vision of fostering unity and cultural understanding through creativity and storytelling.