Vatican-Backed Pope Francis Documentary Secures Spain and Portugal Distribution Deals at Cannes
By
Zac Ntim
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
A feature documentary titled 'Pray For Me: Pope Francis' Story', developed in collaboration with the Vatican Television Center, has secured distribution deals in Spain (A Contracorriente Films) and Portugal (NOS Lusomundo) out of the Cannes Market. Directed by Facundo Bartucci and co-produced with Facundo Mugica, the film traces Jorge Bergoglio's journey from Buenos Aires to becoming Pope. The documentary is edited by Miguel De Zuviría and executive produced by Matías Fontenla.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledNOS Lusomundo has acquired rights for Portugal, while A Contracorriente Films has secured Spain.
The film is directed by Facundo Bartucci and co-produced with Facundo Mugica.
Edited by Miguel De Zuviría (Trenque Lauquen), the documentary traces Jorge Bergoglio's journey from Buenos Aires.
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