The intimate drama imagining the conversations between Pope Benedict and the future Pope Francis was filmed in Rome – with a full-scale Sistine Chapel replica at Cinecittà – and in Argentina.
Where was The Two Popes filmed?
The Two Popes was filmed in Rome, Italy and in Argentina.
Every The Two Popes location, explained
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The Vatican – Rome
The papal scenes used Rome, including the Campidoglio.
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The Sistine Chapel – Cinecittà
A full-scale Sistine Chapel was built at the Cinecittà studios in Rome.
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Argentina – Francis’s past
The future Pope Francis’s story used Argentina and Uruguay.
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The papacy
The film imagines the meeting of two very different popes.
Planning a visit
Rome – the heart of the film – is a beautiful, historic, accessible city.
The Two Popes Fun Facts
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Filmed in Rome The film used Rome and a Sistine Chapel replica at Cinecittà.
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A built Sistine Chapel A full-scale replica was constructed at the studios.
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Two popes The film imagines Benedict and Francis in conversation.
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Hopkins and Pryce It stars Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce.
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Based on real events It draws on the real papal transition of 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was The Two Popes filmed?
In Rome, Italy and in Argentina.
Was the real Sistine Chapel used?
No – a full-scale replica was built at Cinecittà.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Rome is accessible.
Who stars in it?
Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce.
When was it released?
2019.
