Some impressive archive research has gone into this otherwise rather shallow analysis of the Popes Pius XI & Pius XII as they tried to reconcile their faith and their church with the increasing fascist nationalism that was gripping Europe in the 1930s. With contributions from various American academics it tries to speculate as to the extent to which the former pontiff was prepared to take a much more proactive…
Holy Silence (2020)
As World War II looms, Pope Pius XI calls on a humble American priest to help him challenge the evils of Nazism and anti-Semitism. But death intervenes, and Pope Pius XII now carries out a very different response to Hitler and the Holocaust.
Top Cast
Marco Barricelli
Pope Pius XII (voice)
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What is Holy Silence about?
As World War II looms, Pope Pius XI calls on a humble American priest to help him challenge the evils of Nazism and anti-Semitism. But death intervenes, and Pope Pius XII now carries out a very different response to Hitler and the Holocaust.
When was Holy Silence released?
Holy Silence was released in 2020.
What genres does Holy Silence belong to?
Holy Silence is categorised as Documentary, History.
Who stars in Holy Silence?
The cast of Holy Silence includes Marco Barricelli.