LINSE Filmkunst: Die Gesandte des Papstes

The Pope's Envoy

Biopic

Directed by: Alejandro Monteverde

starring: Cristiana Dell'Anna (Cabrini) · David Morse (Archbishop Corrigan) · Romana Maggiora Vergano (Vittoria) · Federico Ielapi (Paolo) · Patch Darragh (Dr. Murphy)

USA 2024 | 142 minutes | rated 6+

An Italian immigrant arrives in New York in 1889 and encounters disease, misery, and neglected children. Determined, she takes on the fight to convince the hostile mayor to provide shelter and medical care for the weakest members of society. Despite her broken English and poor health, she creates a realm of hope with entrepreneurial spirit.