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The Two Popes (2019)
Where The Two Popes says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
The pope's summer palace is a Renaissance villa up north, the Sistine Chapel is a studio set, and St. Peter's Square is computer-generated.
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Scenes and places
The priest in Buenos Aires
Bergoglio, a cardinal who lives simply among his parishioners, is drawn into events far away when the Vatican calls. He has already decided he wants to retire.
Set in Buenos Aires — Where Cardinal Bergoglio lives and works among the city's poorer neighbourhoods. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Argentina's capital, and Bergoglio's home as archbishop.
Filmed at Poor areas of Buenos Aires — The production filmed in poor areas of Buenos Aires; no exact spot is named, so the pin is the city centre. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The 2005 conclave
Bergoglio walks into the 2005 conclave as a leading voice for reform. When the vote ends with Ratzinger as pope, he resolves to go home and retire.
Set in Apostolic Palace, Vatican City — The cardinals enter the Vatican palace and the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope after the death of John Paul II. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A baroque royal palace in southern Italy, used as a stand-in for Vatican interiors.
Filmed at Royal Palace of Caserta (Sala di Marte, grand staircase) — The palace of Caserta, near Naples, stands in for the interior and staircases of the Vatican palace. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The cardinals gather
The cardinals gather in a grand hall as the church faces pressure from every side. Bergoglio is one voice among many, and a quiet one.
Set in Vatican City — The great hall where the cardinals meet around the pope and his announcements. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A Renaissance pentagonal palace built for the Farnese family.
Filmed at Palazzo Farnese, Caprarola (Globe Hall) — The Farnese palace at Caprarola, north of Rome, hosts the film's grand hall scenes. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Tea and debate at the summer palace
Bergoglio comes to deliver his resignation, but Benedict will not hear it. Over supper and TV, the two men argue about walls, mercy and the future of the church, and slowly begin to warm to each other.
Set in Palace of Castel Gandolfo — The pope's summer residence, where Benedict receives Bergoglio and the two debate God and the Church. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The papal summer residence in the hills south of Rome.
Filmed at Palazzo Farnese gardens, Caprarola; exterior of Castel Gandolfo — The garden scenes are tied to the Farnese palace at Caprarola; an area outside Castel Gandolfo itself was also used. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Memories of Argentina
Bergoglio recalls his young life: a broken engagement, the Jesuits, and his friends Yorio and Jalics. The memories show what he cannot forgive himself for.
Set in Buenos Aires and Córdoba, Argentina — Where the young Bergoglio's path into the church and the Jesuits unfolds, recalled in flashbacks. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Argentina's two big cities, tied to the young Bergoglio's life.
Filmed at Buenos Aires and Córdoba, Argentina — One magazine says the Argentine scenes were filmed in Buenos Aires and Córdoba; no exact spots are named, so the pin is Córdoba's centre. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The empty Sistine Chapel
Benedict brings Bergoglio into the empty chapel and asks what he would change if he were pope. The conversation turns from the church to what each man carries.
Set in Sistine Chapel, Vatican City — The empty chapel where Benedict takes Bergoglio, and where they have their most personal exchange. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The Vatican chapel where popes are elected, shown here as a studio set.
Filmed at Cinecittà Studios, Rome (full-size Sistine Chapel set) — The Sistine Chapel interior was rebuilt at full size at the Cinecittà studios in Rome. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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A farewell in the courtyard
The two men part ways in a courtyard. The distance between them has shrunk since their first meeting.
Set in Vatican City — A courtyard where the two men part. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A Renaissance palace in Rome, now the French embassy.
Filmed at Palazzo Farnese, Rome (French Embassy), courtyard — A single Italian film portal places the farewell scene in the courtyard of Palazzo Farnese in Rome. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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St. Peter's Square
Crowds fill the square as the news of a new pope arrives from the Vatican. The square is the world's view of the church.
Set in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City — The great plaza where crowds wait for news from the Vatican. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The large oval plaza in front of St. Peter's Basilica.
The refugee camp
Bergoglio sees people in need of shelter. The scene sets out what he cares about as a pastor.
Set in Refugee camp — A refugee camp scene, in the later part of the film.
A camp for displaced people near Rome.
Characters
- Jorge Bergoglio — Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires, who wants to resign.
- Pope Benedict XVI — The German pope, shaken by scandal and reluctant to let Bergoglio go.