Holy Father Pope Francis plays himself in the movie named “Beyond the Sun” and has about 6minutes in the middle and the end of the film based on the Gospel, aimed at bringing the children closer to Jesus Christ. The producers claimed that it is for the first time in the history of the Roman Catholic Church that a Pope has agreed to play a cameo role in a film. The Holy Father reportedly asked the producers to come up with a film aimed at young people that could communicate the message of the Gospels.
As reported by telegraph.co.uk, Andrea Iervolino, one of the co-founders of the AMBI Pictures, the company which made the film, remarked that “Our excitement and gratitude towards His Holiness Pope Francis, participating in this film is beyond words and this is not just a movie for us, it is a message and who better to have on your side to deliver an important societal and spiritual message than the Pope.” Further, he added, “We are honored and inspired by the level of collaboration from the Vatican.”
The story of the film aims to encourage people to live the word of Jesus Christ, to live a better life and to make good choices. It will be launched at the Cannes Film Festival which starts on May 17 and the profits from the venture will be donated to two charities in Argentina that are closed to the Pope’s heart- El-Alemendro and Los Hogares de Christo, which helps disadvantaged children.
