Wim Wenders on Pope Francis: The Man and His Words

Wim Wenders, one of cinema's greatest living directors, tells the astonishing story behind his new documentary "Pope Francis: A Man of His Word."

By LARB Radio HourMay 25, 2018

Wim Wenders, one of cinema's greatest living directors, drops by to tell co-hosts Medaya Ocher and Kate Wolf the astonishing story behind his new documentary Pope Francis: A Man of His Word. Given unprecedented access, Wenders witnessed the Pope walk the walk in the footsteps of his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi; his revolutionary statements on the environment and the economy flowing from his genuine love for nature and compassion for every individual. Across the interview, Wenders himself reveals a generosity of spirit not unlike his latest leading man.