In Viaggio: The Travels of Pope Francis
2022 Italian film
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In Viaggio: The Travels of Pope Francis (Italian: In Viaggio, lit. 'Travelling') is a 2022 Italian documentary film written and directed by Gianfranco Rosi. A chronicle of the international visits of Pope Francis, it premiered out of competition at the 79th edition of the Venice Film Festival.
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| Directed by | Gianfranco Rosi |
| Starring | Pope Francis |
| Cinematography | Gianfranco Rosi |
| Edited by | Fabrizio Federico |
| Distributed by | Magnolia Pictures (U.S.) |
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| Country | Italy |
| Box office | $23,142[1] |
Plot
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Festival, in which it was screened out of competition.[4] It was released theatrically in Italy on October 4, 2022.[5] Magnolia Pictures announced its U.S. theatrical release on March 31, 2023.[6]
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an 81% approval rating based on 21 reviews.[7]
Deadline film critic Anna Smith described the film as "a powerful meditation on recent history" and "a moving reflection on the world’s trials, and a tribute to those who seek to change them".[8] According to Variety critic Guy Lodge, it is a film which "pull off a neat duality of perspective, allowing both faithful Catholic devotees and papal skeptics to see what they will in his measured actions and diplomatic statements of spiritual principle and occasional anguish".[3]