Florians, where he would offer frank teaching on the meaning of sexuality that would later become his theology of the body. Karol wojtyla, future nonitalian pope john paul ii, was brought up in a country heavily influenced by its history, its sentiments, its customs and rich traditions. Quick facts name john paul ii birth date may 18, 1920 death date april 2, 2005 did you know. Wonderful movie documentary about the life of pope john paul ii. From his early childhood adamczyk wanted to become an actor. I dont know if finney ever recieved any award for this perfomance, but i do know john paul ii will go down in history not only as a great pope, but as an example of what being human means. John paul ii was buried this morning and as part of a day of tribute rte television irelands national station showed witness to hope. A man who became pope isnt the first tv movie on the life of karol wojtyla, the future pope john paul ii, but among the crop of 2005 pope tv movies. When he is appointed cardinal, karol is more intransigent in the spiritual guidance of his homeland, becoming a real and proper thorn in the side of the communist government.
On the death of pope john paul i in 1978, the cardinals of the conclave decide that wojtyla is the right man to lead the church into the new millennium. His pontificate of more than 26 years was the third longest in history. Conversation at the dawn of a millennium by john paul ii. Pope john paul ii blesses actor who plays role of karol. Przed sklepem jubilera is a threeact play, written in 1960 by karol wojtyla later pope john paul ii, that looks at three couples as their lives become intertwined and mingled with one another. Coronavirus pandemic delays beatification of polish. Karol is a biography of karol wojtyla, later known as pope john paul ii, beginning in 1939 when karol was only 19 years old and ending at the papal conclave, october 1978 that made him pope. With piotr adamczyk, malgorzata bela, ken duken, hristo shopov. See more ideas about st john paul ii, pope john paul ii and pope john.
Karol jozef wojtyla was an unknown polish poet long before he became known to the world as pope john paul ii. Karol is a biography of karol wojtyla, later known as pope john paul ii, beginning in 1939 when karol was only 19 years old and ending at the papal conclave, october 1978 that. The movie that held the previous record as polands biggest boxoffice boom was another pope john paul ii biopic, karol in poland, which grossed 7. Stars jon voight, cary elwes, ben gazzara, james cromwell, and christopher lee. Focusing on the papacy of john paul and the tremendous impact he had on. However, during his life, poland was torn apart by two hostile forces, some of the most horrid monsters that arose in the history of mankind. He portrayed karol wojtyla, who later became pope john paul ii, in the movie karol. On the death of pope john paul i in 1978, karol leaves his beloved poland to become pope john paul ii. Pope john paul ii 2005 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Saint pope john paul ii at the movies plus the princess. Jon voights powerful, emmynominated performance as john paul ii was widely praised, as was cary elwes as the young karol. His free, unconventional attitude alarms several prelates, but immediately wins the hearts of the people. Following the premature death of his mother, karol wojtyla is brought up by his father in the polish city of krakow during the first half of the 20 th century. Jaruzelski, however, was elected as president of republic of poland in 1989.
Drawing from his own pastoral experience as a priest and bishop before he became pope john paul ii, karol wojtyla has produced a remarkably eloquent and resourceful defense of catholic tradition in the sphere of family life and sexual morality. At 2hrs long i didnt think i would watch the entire programme, but such was the attention to detail and fascinating presentation i watched it all. The film documentary is is a biography chartering the life of karol wojtyla. Pope john paul ii free catholic movies karol the man who. Bergers biological jewish parents died during the holocaust, and after the war bergers new christian parents asked karol wojtyla, the future pope john paul ii, to baptise the boy. Pope john paul ii was one of the most memorable popes in the modern age. As pope, john paul ii told an audience that the impact of his brothers death was perhaps even deeper than my mothers. A chronicle of the life of karol wojtyla, who became pope john paul ii begins with the failed 1981 assassination attempt on the pontiffs life. When john paul ii comes to poland in 1983 he meets with wojciech jaruzelski who is titled as president of poland. However, the latter film also includes the iconic image of the young. The life of karol wojtyla, pope john paul ii quotes. Saint john paul ii, the bishop of rome and head of the roman catholic church 19782005, the first nonitalian pope in 455 years and the first from a slavic country.
This one has some great real vintage videos of him and what was going on when he was a youth, etc. Jon voights powerful, emmynominated performance as john paul ii has been widely praised, as has cary elwes as the young karol. You dont have to be a catholic to apreciate this, nor to watch the movie. President reagan s and pope john paul ii remarks at their arrival in alaska on may 2, 1984 duration. This epic film follows karol wojtylas journey from his youth in poland through his late days on the chair of st. The second dvd, karol the pope, the man is an excellent story recalling the papacy of john paul ii his struggles with communism in the world, their treatment of the poles and other eastern bloc countries. Pope john paul ii blesses actor who plays role of karol wojtyla in.
The life of the pope john paul ii, from his youth as a writer, actor, and athlete in wartorn occupied poland to his election as pope at the age of 58. He lived through the centuries most turbulent times and offered a clear moral stance and direction to the catholic church. Pope john paul ii, filmed on location in krakow, poland and rome, brings the amazing story of karol wojtyla up close and personal, from his struggles in nazioccupied poland to his dealings with the russians and their desire to turn his beloved homeland into a godless society. The life of the pope johnpaul ii, from his youth as a writer, actor, and athlete in wartorn occupied poland to his election as pope at the age of 58. From youth it includes his trials through ww2 subsequently the communist regime, his rise through the church to become pope and then what he achieved as pope. Though i had made a mistake, originally in ordering this movie, i am glad i did as i now have the complete story of saint pope john paul ii.
Pope john paul ii 1984 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Pope john paul i was the first pope to abandon coronation, and he was also the first pope to choose a double name john paul for his papal name. Pope john paul ii is a 2005 television miniseries dramatizing the life of pope john paul ii karol jozef wojtyla from his early adult years in poland to his death at age 84. In two locations, the john paul ii shrine on the campus of the catholic university of america and the ronald reagan building. The jewelers shop subtitled a meditation on the sacrament of matrimony, passing on occasion into a drama polish. There are many more out there about pope john paul ii so it is hard to judge.
The last days of pope john paul ii the untold stories cnn duration. Shot on location in rome and poland in close connection with the vatican, this is the definitive film biography of pope john paul ii. Expressing his surprise upon learning of the making of a movie about his life, pope john paul ii left the polish actor who plays his part in the film. As an additional bonus, the disc includes a featurette with the pope reading a selection of 15 of his poems and a meditation. Born in yonkers, new york in 1938, voight first gained widespread attention and received a golden globe award for his 1969 role in the controversial movie midnight cowboy, which also starred dustin hoffman. Mar 29, 2020 saint john paul ii, the bishop of rome and head of the roman catholic church 19782005, the first nonitalian pope in 455 years and the first from a slavic country. The pope, the man is a 2006 tv miniseries chronicling pope john paul ii s life as pope in flashbacks from october 22, 1978s papal inauguration to his death in 2005 and was directed by giacomo battiato. A man who became pope 2005 produced during john paul ii s lifetime and seen and praised by both the films subject and by his successor, pope emeritus benedict xvi the european tv miniseries stars polish actor piotr adamczyk as the young karol wojtyla, as he survives world war ii to become a priest, a bishop, a cardinal and eventually pontiff. Apr 16, 2006 the life of the pope john paul ii, from his youth as a writer, actor, and athlete in wartorn occupied poland to his election as pope at the age of 58. Coronavirus pandemic delays beatification of cardinal. I am very grateful for the producers to put into film the life story of pope paul john ii. The early life of pope john paul ii covers the period in his life from his birth in 1920 to his ordination to the priesthood in 1946. Jon voight did an amazing performance as pope john paul.
Wonderful movie about the life story of pope john paul ii and so touching that it brought me to tears. Quotes about pope john paul ii miniseries i believe this film constitutes the latest example of the love that the people had for pope wojtyla and their desire to remember him, to see him again and to feel him close. A man who became pope isnt the first tv movie on the life of karol wojtyla, the future pope john paul ii, but among the crop of 2005 pope tv movies released in the wake of the holy fathers death, it was the first, if not the best, and the only one to be seen and praised both by benedict xvi and john paul ii himself. The life of the pope johnpaul ii, from his youth as a writer. One of several dramatized tributes to the late pontiff to be telecast in 2005, the twopart cbs biopic pope john paul ii is a remake of a popular italian miniseries, and was filmed on location in. Pope john paul ii is a 1984 american biopic drama television film based on the life of karol wojtyla, from his early days as an activist in poland to his installation as pope john paul ii. The tv miniseries was supposed to premiere at the very beginning of april 2005 in the vatican, but it was delayed due to the popes death. A remarkable gathering took place in the nations capital sept. Karol jozef wojtyla pope john paul ii the poetry and meditations of pope john paul ii appear below on this page, along with biographical information that reveals his development as an actor and as a writer. He also played an important role in the transition from communism to greater democracy in eastern europe. Pope john paul ii was a fan of the princess bride 1987, which starred cary elwes, who portrayed the young karol wojtyla. The miniseries neatly splits its two nights between the preelection karol wojtyla and the reign of pope john paul ii, with cary elwes the princess bride playing wojtyla from his youth to the 1978 conclave and jon voight holes playing john paul ii from the conclave to his 2005 death. He was a writer, known for the jewellers shop 1988, teatr telewizji 1953 and our gods brother 1997.
President reagans and pope john paul ii remarks at their arrival in alaska. Here is an extensive biography of karol wojtyla, one of the most charismatic popes of rome. His successor, cardinal karol jozef wojtyla, chose the same name. The jewelers shop by karol wojtyla john paul ii love and responsibility by karol wojtyla john paul ii memory and identity. The life of pope john paul ii 2005 born in poland, karol wojtyla thomas kretschmann embraces religion and becomes pope, promoting faith and peace around the globe. Thus karol leaves his beloved poland to become pope john paul ii. Pope john paul ii this epic film follows karol wojtylas journey from his youth in poland through his late days on the chair of st. Wojtyla refused, saying that the child should be raised in the jewish faith of his birth parents and nation, not as a catholic. The film begins in 1938, when teenaged karol wojtyla decides to enter the priesthood.
Like the earlier karol, pope john paul ii emphasizes wojtylas bond with the young from his early priesthood, beginning with his kayaking trips into the mountains with students from st. Karol is a biography of karol wojtyla, later known as pope john paul ii. Pope john paul ii dvd the catholic travel guide store. In 2003, pope john paul ii celebrated the 25th year as the leader of the catholic church. Shot on location in rome and poland in close connection with the vatican, this is the definitive epic film on the life of pope john paul ii. Written by christopher knopf and directed by herbert wise, the film stars albert finney, caroline bliss, brian cox, and john forgeham. Dvd includes spanish subtitles and special sixteenpage.
The director of this movie did an excellent job on directing the actors and actresses. Actually, at that time poland did not have a president. The miniseries was written and directed by john kent harrison and aired in the united states on the cbs network on 4 and 7 december 2005. He was the first pope to have a papal inauguration and the last pope to use the sedia gestatoria. This movie shot to the top of the polish boxoffice, becoming the first movie to break one million dollars gbp 588,200 in three days. Some of the poems below were written when he was in his twenties. John paul iis warning on final confrontation with the. Jon voight, cary elwes, ben gazzara, james cromwell, and christopher lee. Pope benedict xvi, pope views john paul ii movie, by bootie cosgrovemather, cbs news, nov 17, 2005.
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