Martin Scorsese will pay tribute to the late Pope Francis in a documentary that he will produce, the specialized review variety reports on Thursday. Noble Aldeas – A new storyThis film will organize the last interview with the Sovereign Pontiff.
Developed with the help of the international movement of Scholas that occur, Villages It will evoke “the sacred nature of creativity.” “Villages It is an extremely poetic project, “the Pope announced in a statement published before his death.
Preserve cultural heritage
The project aims to encourage countries around the world to tell their own stories to preserve their cultural heritage. “This project returns to the origins of human life, to which unites human beings, to which it divides them …”, according to Pope Francis.
“Today, more than ever, we have to talk to each other and listen to ourselves, go beyond borders. One of the best ways is to share our stories, which are a mirror of our lives and our personal experiences,” said Martin Scorsese.
“It was important for Pope Francis that people around the world share their ideas while preserving their cultural identity. Cinema is the ideal means for that,” he added.
“Immense loss”
Villages It will come in the form of anthology of short films made in Indonesia, Gambia and Italy. The unprecedented Pope’s interview is made by Martin Scorsese himself.
The director, who had met the Pope several times, had paid tribute after his death. “This loss touches me deeply (…) its presence, its human warmth will miss that you miss. The loss for the world is immense.”
Scorsese, who has often talked about faith in his films, also produces a feature film dedicated to Jesus. This project, according to him, must explore “the teachings of Christ without proselling,” he said.
Source: BFM TV
