
Rome, 1943. The city is occupied by the Nazis. The lives of thousands of Jews are in danger, and in Vatican City, a neutral state within the borders of Rome, Pope Pius XII is struggling to save the city from hunger and destruction.
Directed by Christian Duguay, Pope Pius XII leans on a strong ensemble — James Cromwell, Alessandra Mastronardi, Elena Arvigo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 2010.
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