<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Historical films usually discuss a true story and present it to everyone. The Two Popes is an American biographical drama film directed by Fernando Meirelles. The story was adapted from Anthony McCarten's play, The Pope. After the play was shown in 2019, the film was also shown in the same year. This shows the speed with which the production and directing took place. Through our website, we will talk about the film.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Connect with your favorite stars easier and faster with a special <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar">social networking app</a> that lets you exchange messages and photos with ease.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">A story in the heart of the Vatican when the two Popes meet</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Two Popes is a distinctive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbisiali.com/ar/news/article/list-of-the-best-foreign-films-from-classics-to-the-latest-releases">foreign film</a> that is a historical drama. The film achieved great success after presenting a story that was certainly admired by everyone.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The story revolves around a meeting between Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis in the Vatican, and focuses primarily on the tensions between the two, with Benedict representing tradition and Francis representing reform.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In general, the film depicts the events leading up to Pope Benedict's resignation and the subsequent accession of Pope Francis, highlighting the differences between their respective views on the future of the Catholic Church. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1030/929;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/89299463-9bef-4bf6-9937-ec3738f773fb.jpeg" alt="The Two Popes" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The Two Popes movie events</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film is inspired by a series of true events. It depicts the moments leading up to the end of Pope Benedict's term and the appointment of Pope Francis, while highlighting the differences between them regarding the interpretation of theology.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Pope Benedict XVI is portrayed by Anthony Hopkins, while Pope Francis is played by Jonathan Pryce. The film begins inside the Vatican, where Pope Francis wants to convince Pope Benedict to reconsider his decision to resign as archbishop, but he conceals his intention to abdicate the papacy.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In the wake of the Vatican leaks scandal, Pope Benedict, known for his extreme conservatism, seeks to understand Cardinal Bergoglio's different perspectives. The series then presents a series of diverse discussions and dialogues between the two men about mercy, faith, and how religion adapts to the challenges of today.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Follow <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/exclusive-content">exclusive content that</a> you can't find anywhere else, and enjoy benefits you can't miss with Special, the world's most popular site.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Film crew</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Netflix released this film, which takes place inside the Vatican, showing Pope Benedict's abdication. Written by Anthony McCarten and directed by Fernando Meirelles, the cast is as follows:</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Anthony Hopkins.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Juan Minujin.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Jonathan Pryce.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Louis Genco.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Maria Ocedo.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Christina Banegas. </li></ul><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:995/889;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/2d95cacb-7039-484d-b737-91291f6d4c23.jpeg" alt="The Two Popes" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Film revenue</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film was released digitally on Netflix in its fourth week of theatrical release, but it failed to achieve significant success in theaters, with attendance noticeably modest in both New York and Los Angeles.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It's important to note that the box office revenues of The Two Popes are not fully known, as Netflix, the company that produced the film, certainly doesn't disclose theatrical revenues of films.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> However, the film's theatrical revenue in its opening weekend reached $32,000, during its second weekend it reached $50,000, and in its third weekend the film's revenue reached $200,000.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording">podcast</a> that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Film Awards</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> There were many different award nominations for this film with some of them winning as follows:</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Anthony McCarten received the Hollywood Screenwriter of the Year Award at the Hollywood Film Awards.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film was nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> At the Golden Globe Awards, the film was nominated for Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Actor – Drama, Best Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor – Drama.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film was nominated for three Academy Awards in 2019: Best Drama Film, Best Actor in a Drama, and Best Supporting Actor in a Drama. </li></ul><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:898/839;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/fed20088-02b9-4297-a354-08b79118a606.jpeg" alt="The Two Popes"></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">How did critics and audiences receive The Two Popes?</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins received critical acclaim for their performances, as well as Academy Award nominations for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> According to Variety, The Two Popes, one of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbisiali.com/ar/news/article/best-foreign-films-2024-an-impressive-list-that-captivates-audiences-and-critics">the best foreign films,</a> was an unexpected success at its premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, receiving widespread acclaim for its high-energy performances from the lead actors.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an 89% approval rating from 229 reviews, with an average rating of 7.3 out of 10. Critics unanimously praised the film's strong gay performances, its use of gripping drama, and pivotal moments in the history of organized religion.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> While Metacritic gave the film an average rating of 75 out of 100 based on 39 reviews, the audience praised the film after a survey of audience opinion from several different sites.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> Discover the world of social media differently with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar">the Social Media app</a> , a new experience for following your favorite news.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Two Popes is a remarkable film that captures modern, organized religion in a dramatic way, and it was well-received by critics and audiences alike despite its poor box office performance.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br></p>