HABEMUS PAPAM

In Competition

Directed by : Nanni MORETTI

Country: ITALY, FRANCE

Year: 2010

Duration: 104.00 minutes

Synopsis

Following the death of the Pope, the Conclave meets to elect his successor. A cardinal is chosen who seems unable to bear the weight of such a responsibility. Is it anxiety? Is it depression? Does he feel inadequate?

The faithful are waiting for the new Pope to appear on the balcony in St. Peter’s Square. The world is on tenterhooks, while in the Vatican they seek ways to come through the crisis.