Karol: The Man Who Became Pope (2005) — DVD
Follow the extraordinary early life of Karol Wojtyła, the Polish man who would become Pope John Paul II. Against the backdrop of World War II, Nazi occupation and communist rule, Karol's experiences of loss, resistance, faith and compassion shape his journey from young student and actor to priest, bishop and ultimately leader of the Catholic Church. This sweeping biographical drama explores courage and conviction in one of the twentieth century's most turbulent periods.
Cast & Crew
- Piotr Adamczyk — Karol Wojtyła
- Małgorzata Bela — Hania Tuszyńska
- Raoul Bova — Tomasz Zaleski
- Ennio Fantastichini — Maciej Nowak
- Director — Giacomo Battiato
Hollywood Connections & Trivia
- The film chronicles Karol Wojtyła's life before his election as Pope John Paul II in 1978.
- Polish actor Piotr Adamczyk portrays Wojtyła across several decades.
- The story depicts Poland's experience under both Nazi occupation and communist rule.
- Director Giacomo Battiato is an Italian filmmaker whose work includes historical television dramas.
- The story continues in the sequel Karol: The Pope, the Man, which focuses on his papacy.
DVD Details
- Title: Karol: The Man Who Became Pope / Karol, el hombre que se convirtió en Papa
- Year: 2005
- Genre: Biography / History / Drama
- Format: DVD
- Edition: Widescreen
- UPC: 7501925421909
- Condition: Used / Pre-owned
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