An individual’s favorite movies could be surprisingly revealing, providing a glimpse into their tastes, values, and quirks. I’ve at all times cherished studying what films resonate with notable figures, from Hollywood icons to world leaders, and apparently… even the pope. In a newly launched video, Pope Leo XIV, the primary head of the Catholic Church to be born in the USA, unveils his 4 favorite films.
Pope Leo’s 4 favorite films are Frank Capra’s It’s a Great Life, Robert Sensible’s The Sound of Music, Robert Redford’s Bizarre Individuals, and Roberto Benigni’s Life Is Stunning. Nothing too surprising there, however the Pope was hardly about to make use of the second to tout his love of the Terrifier films. I’d rely It’s a Great Life amongst my favourites as nicely, and even Frankenstein director Guillermo del Toro declared it to be his favorite vacation film. Many on-line are pointing to Life Is Stunning because the weak selection, however hey, individuals are entitled to love what they like.
Upon its launch in 1997, Life Is Stunning was a vital and business success, incomes Benigni an Academy Award for Finest Actor and Finest International Language Movie (I’ll always remember him climbing over Steven Spielberg’s seat). Nonetheless, many now view it as a very sentimental tackle the Holocaust, which is a bizarre f***ing factor to say. It’s been some time since I final watched the movie; perhaps it’s due for a rewatch.
Pope Leo is about to host a wide range of actors and administrators this Saturday as a part of the Church’s ongoing Holy Yr celebrations, together with Cate Blanchett, Chris Pine, Viggo Mortensen, Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Adam Scott, Monica Bellucci, Spike Lee, George Miller, Giuseppe Tornatore, and Gus Van Sant. Based on the Vatican, the gathering goals to “deepen dialogue with the world of cinema … exploring the probabilities that inventive creativity affords to the mission of the Church and the promotion of human values.“
