The last film, I saw at the Fairmont was on Thursday night with my friend, B. We saw Habemus Papam, an Italian film with a different perspective on the weight and responsibility of becoming the Pope.
Despite it’s religious topic, it was not really a religious film. In fact, it was probably my favorite of the three films I saw during the festival due to its very different take on this high-profile religion. The burden of becoming the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church is not one to be taken lightly. Generally, we expect that the cardinals aspire to become the next Holy Father and gladly take on the role with confidence. However, this film shows what it might be like if a cardinal was chosen who did not feel up to the task. What are the implications to the Church? To God? To man as followers?
It was a very realistic film with spots of humor and not at all heavy as might be expected when talking about the Catholic Church. So, I quite enjoyed it.
The film was also preluded by a short film called The Wholly Family, which was an interesting remake of a French story – or so I heard. It had a nice moral and was just long enough to keep it light and interesting. π
Thus ends my 2011 Film Festival experience. I’m glad that I made it this year since I completed missed it all last year. This time of year in the city is full of events as the weather begins to cool. So, I hope to be sharing more activities soon!
Next up will be my post on Janet Jackson, which is a wee bit late… π
-T
