How to Become a Pope?
A tender comedy about a 10-year-old boy who wants to become pope. The protagonist is an altar boy who is very diligent about performing his duties. One day, he finds out about an upcoming casting call for the role of the young John Paul II in a musical. He approaches this task as if it were a spiritual mission, but his parents don't take his wishes very seriously. What will this experience teach him?
awards
Warsaw FF 2017 – Best Short Documentary
Justyna Mytnik
Born in 1988. A director and screenwriter. Is studying Film Direction at the Lodz Film School. Studied Art History and English Literature at the University of Edinburgh. Was involved in theater in Scotland, where she was the artistic director for the Short Sweet Shock festival. Created Defunct Pig, which was performed at the Fringe Festival Edinburgh, among other places. Received a scholarship from the Rector of the Lodz Film School and the Minister of Science and Higher Education for outstanding achievements.
Filmography
2014 Przepływy / Tides (doc., short)
2014 Wild Wild Kingdom (short)
2015 Cokolwiek się zdarzy, kocham cię / Whatever Happens, I Love You (short)
2015 #szczęście #chwilowailuzja / #happiness #temporaryilusion (doc., short)
2017 Jak zostać papieżem / How to Become a Pope? (doc., short)