Martin Scorsese to release Aldeas - A new storyIt is a complete documentary, including Pope Francis' "The Last Camera Interview in the Cinema".
The film will reflect the work of Scholas Iccoptrentes, a nonprofit global education program founded in 2013 by Pope Francis. Part of the project has been fostering filmmaking in communities around the world to help build “a culture of encounter from the periphery, gathering the beauty of human diversity and building a unified solidarity in a divided world.” Aldeas - A new story A short narrative film produced in Indonesia, the Gambia and Italy will be adopted.
The film, co-produced by Aldeas Scholas films with Scorsese's Sikelia Productions and the big Owl Productions, will be interviewed with Scorsese's Pope Francis when returning to the hometown of Sicily's ancestors.
“village It is a very poetic and very constructive project because it originates from the roots of human life, human socialization, human conflict...the essence of life journey. Pope Francis said in a statement before his death in April.
Scorsese added: "Now, we need to talk to each other and listen to each other across cultures. One of the best ways to achieve this is to share our stories from our personal lives and experiences, reflecting the personal lives of each of us and valuing the world's largest scope, which is also important to people around the world. That."
“By empowering the community to tell their own stories and preserve their cultural heritage, this functional documentary demonstrates a lasting belief that creativity is not only a way of expression, but also a pathway to hope and transformation,” the release notes. The short film itself will eventually premiere in newly established local cinemas, serving as a lasting hub for cultural expression and education. ”
Aldeas - A new story Produced by Scorsese as well as Teresa Leveratto, Ezequiel Del Corral and Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. It was made by Lisa Frechette, Romilda de Luca, Ariel Tcach and Ariel Broitman. It is directed by Clare Tavernor and Johnny Shipley and produced by Amy Foster of a large number of Owl Productions. Photographers Ellen Kuras and Salvatore Totino also contributed to the film.
Scorsese has met with Pope Francis several times over the years. Filmmakers use their conversations to help his movies The Last Temptation of Christ and silence. He paid tribute to Francis after his death, saying, "He is an amazing man in every way. He admits his failure. He exudes wisdom. He exudes kindness. His kindness to kindness. He knows in his soul that ignorance is a bad scourge of humanity. He never stops learning.
He added: "For me, the loss is deep - I was lucky to know him, and I will miss his existence and warmth. The loss of the world is huge. But he left a light and can never be extinguished."
The release date for the film has not been announced yet, but the Aldeas Scholas movie noted on Instagram that it is coming soon.