A Man Named John

Year: 1965

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: Italian

Director: Ermanno Olmi

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Based on Pope John XXIII’s diary from ages 14‑18, the film follows his early commitment to tolerance and world peace. Rod Steiger acts as an “intermediary,” voicing the young John’s thoughts while visiting his hometown and recreating the environment that shaped him, bringing viewers close to a pope whose compassion earned admiration across faiths.

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