The Two Popes — Official Trailer

Synopsis

Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict. Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundations of the Catholic Church.

Cast & Crew

Directed by Fernando Meirelles

• Jonathan Pryce
  as Jorge Bergoglio / Pope Francis
• Anthony Hopkins
  as Joseph Ratzinger / Pope Benedict XVI
• Juan Minujín
  as Young Jorge Bergoglio
• Luis Gnecco
  as Cardinal Hummes
• Cristina Banegas
  as Lisabetta
• María Ucedo
  as Esther Ballestrine