Call Me Francis

Call Me Francis (2016)

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Call Me Francis is a 4 part biographical miniseries that chronicles Pope Francis' life, his controversial political leanings, his remarkable humanitarian work and his ascent to Papacy starring Rodrigo de la Serna, Mercedes Morán and Muriel Santa Ana. The miniseries opens with Jorge Mario Bergoglio's early years in Buenos Aires in the 1960's and depicts his journey through the height of Argentina's "Dirty Wars" during the 70's and 80's, culminating in his appointment as Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope in history, in 2013.

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E04The Listening HeartDec 16, 2016
S01E03KnotsDec 16, 2016
S01E02Neither Dead, nor AliveDec 16, 2016
S01E01The JesuitDec 16, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Call Me Francis premiere?

Call Me Francis premiered on August 26, 2016.

Who plays the role of Pope Francis in the TV show?

Rodrigo de la Serna plays the role of Pope Francis in Call Me Francis.

Where is Call Me Francis set?

Call Me Francis is set in Argentina.

What is the TV show Call Me Francis about?

Call Me Francis is a biographical miniseries about the life of Pope Francis, from his youth in Argentina to his election as pope.

How many episodes are there in Call Me Francis?

Call Me Francis consists of four episodes.

Who created Call Me Francis?

Call Me Francis was created by Daniele Luchetti and Martin Salinas.

Was Call Me Francis filmed in Argentina?

Yes, Call Me Francis was filmed in Argentina.

Who plays the role of Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Call Me Francis?

The actor Rodrigo de la Serna plays the role of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who would later become Pope Francis.

In what language is Call Me Francis filmed?

Call Me Francis is filmed in Spanish.

How long is each episode of Call Me Francis?

Each episode of Call Me Francis is approximately 50 minutes long.

Who produced Call Me Francis?

Call Me Francis was produced by FremantleMedia Italia and Beta Films.

Was Call Me Francis well-received by critics?

Call Me Francis received generally positive reviews from critics.

Has Call Me Francis won any awards?

Yes, Call Me Francis won the Best Miniseries or TV Movie award at the 2017 Premios F\u00e9nix.

Is Call Me Francis available for streaming on any platform?

Yes, Call Me Francis is available for streaming on Netflix.

Who directed Call Me Francis?

Call Me Francis was directed by Daniele Luchetti and Rodrigo Basurto.

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