On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. After the death of pope paul vi, karol cardinal wojtyla was elected pope by the college of cardinals, on october 16, 1978. It is a great biopic of the man, but i feel it dwells too much on his early life in the war. Over 1 hour is spent on this period and only 10 minutes on him. A man who became pope isnt the first tv movie on the life of karol wojtyla, the future pope john paul ii but among the new crop of pope movies coming in the wake of the holy fathers death, its not only the first, but also the only one seen and praised both by benedict xvi and john paul ii himself much to appreciate. He garnered international acclaim for his portrayal of pope john paul ii in the film karol, a man who became pope which was seen by no less than eight hundred million people worldwide. Karol is a biography of karol wojtyla, later known as pope john paul ii, beginning in 1939 when karol was only 19. Karol is a biography of karol wojtyla, later known as pope john paul ii, beginning in 1939 when karol was only 19 years old and ending at the papal. Karol, a man who became pope tells the story of that 50 year period until he was elected pope in rome. He was the first pope ever to visit several countries in one year, starting in.
Free delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. Karol wojtyla was born a hundred years ago in poland, a country of catholic tradition but which became communist in 1945. Karol a man who became pope about karol woityla, a boy of eighteen on the threshold of life as an. Est, the network said tuesday a man who became pope is the story of the late karol. A journey full of encounters that eventually leads him to become a priest and finally, in 1978, to become the man we all now know, a man who has marked an era, a man who has made history as pope john paul ii. Imftcajmm90 22 seconds trailer karol trailer of karol, film that relates the life of the pope juan pablo ii. A man who became pope on september 1, 1939 in poland, hitler launches his attack on the polish people. A year ago they had the movie on tv karol a man who became pope and i was hoping that the dvd of it would be for sale. Karol, a man who became pope isn t the first tv movie on the life of karol wojtyla, the future pope john paul ii, but among the crop of 2005 pope tv movies released in the wake of the holy father s death, it was the first, if not the best, and the only one to be seen and praised both by benedict xvi and john paul ii himself. Pope john paul ii was head of the catholic church and sovereign of the vatican city state from. Raoul bova born 14 august 1971 is an italian actor. Of course, such a long story requires a longer film, which could make it almost impossible, but to press into so much in a. The actor playing him in the film is perfect and so are all the members of the cast playing the good and the bad guys.
Unlike competing projects currently in production at cbs. A man who became pope, which portrayed john pauls life before the papacy and ended on october 16, 1978, the day of his papal election. The main role is played by pyotr adamczyk and he did a great job as a the young karol, and then a mature cardinal, and then, a pope. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Karol is a biography of karol wojtyla, later known as pope john paul ii, beginning in 1939 when karol was only 19 years old and ending at the papal conclave, october 1978 that made him pope. While the major american tv networks were jockeying to be the first to present a filmed biography of the late pope john paul ii, cables humble hallmark channel managed to beat everyone to the punch with the fourhour karol.
The actor playing him in the film is perfect and so are all. Part 1 of 5 youtube february 23, 2007 remaning 5 parts on youtube. The hope is that this one gathering source will better enable us to proclaim christ to all peoples more effectively. Many people spoke with great affection about the man, who would one day become pope. A man who became pope is a 2005 tv miniseries directed by giacomo battiato, and created as a polishitalianfrenchgerman and. The life of the pope johnpaul ii, from his youth as a writer, actor, and athlete in wartorn occupied poland to his election as pope at the age of 58. Led by this man and his profound contribution to catholic social thought, the catholic church has become the worlds single greatest voice for democracy and human rights. Piotr adamczyk is a popular polish film, television and stage actor.
Filmed entirely on location in krakow, wadowice, and other areas, the movie is incredibly beautiful and. On a recent pilgrimage to poland, our tour guide from krakow brought the dvd karol. The life of the pope johnpaul ii, from his youth as a writer, actor, and athlete in. A man who became pope, and on one of our longer excursions, we watched the movie while traveling by motorcoach.
Some focus on his papacy, and others focus on his life as a child. With piotr adamczyk, malgorzata bela, ken duken, hristo shopov. The pope, the man is a 2006 tv miniseries directed by giacomo battiato chronicling pope john paul iis life as pope in flashbacks from the october 22, 1978 papal inauguration to his death in 2005. Harry potter season 1 8 complete collection dvd, 2011, 8disc set new sealed. A man who became pope isnt the first tv movie on the life of karol wojtyla, the future pope john paul ii, but among the crop of 2005 pope tv movies released in the wake of the holy fathers death, it was the first, if not the best, and the only one to be seen and praised both by benedict xvi and john paul ii himself. Unlike other john paul ii childrens books, this book takes a different focus in the life of karol wotyla his spirit of adventure. His american film credits include under the tuscan sun 2003, alien vs. His pontificate lasted for nearly 27 years, one of the longest in the history of the church. Karol, a man who became pope vatican city, june, 2005 zenit here is a vatican translation of an address benedict xvi gave may 19 at the viewing of a film on the life of pope john paul ii. Produced by fix communication youtube march 31, 2008 see also. A man who became pope regarding his life since his youth in poland, the early years, until his appointment as pope of the catholic church in rome 1978, it started on october 12, 1939 when the evil men nazis get taken the world, as nazis have.
While the major american tv networks were jockeying to be the first to present a filmed biography of the late pope john paul ii, cables humble hallmark channel managed to beat everyone to the. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. Karol is a biography of karol wojtyla, later known as pope john paul ii, beginning in 1939 when karol was only 19 years. Karol the man who became pope movie my catholic tube. He was one of the most travelled world leaders in history, visiting 129. Protestants, too, have found in pope john paul ii a brave and steadfast christian pastor.
These events will mark the start of karol s long journey from worker, to poet and teacher. The pope, the man is a 2006 tv miniseries chronicling pope john paul iis life as pope in flashbacks from october 22, 1978s papal inauguration to his. John paul ii, the pope who defeated communism teller report. Neumann press has recently released one entitled karol.
Seeing this film on dvd i was intrigued with who and what made this man. A man who became pope is a 2005 tv miniseries written and directed by giacomo battiato, and created as a polishitalianfrenchgerman and canadian joi. I was so excited when it finally was for sale and so i bought it. On october 22, he was solemnly inaugurated as the 263rd successor of peter, the apostle. He was the youngest of three children born to karol wojtyla 18791941.
A man who became pope 2005 starring piotr adamczyk and ken duken on dvd and bluray. The achievements of john paul ii in recent years cannot be overstated. Pope john paul ii free catholic movies karol the man who. In this new episode of at the heart of history, produced by europe 1 studio, jean des cars returns to the course of pope john paul ii, a man considered by solzhenitsyn as a. A man who became pope is a 2005 tv miniseries directed by giacomo battiato, and created as a polishitalianfrenchgerman and canadian joint cooperation project. A man who, beginning in 1939 when karol was only 19 years old and ending2 karol a man who became pope eng. Karol, a man who became pope and the pope, the man. Bovas european film breakthrough was in the 1993 film piccolo grande amore, and hes played romantic male leads the following years. The second dvd, karol the pope, the man is an excellent story recalling the papacy of john paul ii his struggles with communism in the world, their treatment of the poles and other eastern bloc countries. The heroic true story of pope john paul ii, directed by giacomo battiato.
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