Karol: A Man who became Pope

November 30, 2023

Tim Hetherington Film Club at Farm Street, 114 Mount St W1K 3AH

Next showing: Arrupe Hall 6.30pm for 7.00pm on Thursday 30th November 2023

Cost: free – with drinks and refreshments(donations welcome)

Presenting: ‘Karol: A Man who became Pope’(2005, 186 minutes) part two

Booking invited (but not necessary) at dthurst52@gmail.com

Introduction

The next Film Club presentation will be Karol: A Man who became Pope which details the life of Pope John-Paul II, from his youth as a writer, actor, and athlete in war-torn Poland to his election as Pope at the age of 58.

This film shows an extraordinary and moving journey through 50 years of history, with a outstanding soundtrack from multi-award winner Ennio Morricone.  

On 30th November the second part will be shown when Karol (plot spoiler here!) becomes John Paul II.

Banner photo by Jeremy Yap on Unsplash

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