THEME EXPLORATION

papal succession

18 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS

Black Panther
2018 · Ryan Coogler

Shrek the Third
2007 · Chris Miller

Ella McCay
2026 · James L. Brooks

All the King’s Men
1983 · King Hu

The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE - Yotsuba Succession Arc -
2026 · Jimmy Stone

Just Heroes
1989 · John Woo

La Prise du pouvoir par Louis XIV

La Prise du pouvoir par Louis XIV
1966 · Roberto Rossellini

Moro Naba
1958 · Jean Rouch

Noh Mask Murders
1991 · Kon Ichikawa

Curse of the Golden Flower
2006 · Zhang Yimou

The Little King
1933 · Julien Duvivier

Conclave
2024 · Edward Berger

The Golden Arrow
1964 · Antonio Margheriti

A Royal Makeover
2023 · Damián Romay

GATAO: Big Brothers
2025 · Chiang Jui-chih

Rebellion
2009 · Herman Yau

Santa Baby 2
2009 · Ron Underwood

The Throne
2015 · Lee Joon-ik

DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS

Fernando Meirelles Brazil

His film 'The Two Popes' directly dramatizes the theological and personal conflict between Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal Bergoglio during the papal succession crisis.

Rainer Werner Fassbinder Germany

His exploration of power, institutional corruption, and succession within hierarchical systems in films like 'Lola' and 'The Marriage of Maria Braun' reflects themes central to papal politics.

Pier Paolo Pasolini Italy

His provocative examination of religious authority, institutional hypocrisy, and power transitions within the Catholic Church permeates works like 'Accattone' and his unfinished final film.