The Pope's Toilet

Directed by Enrique Fernandez, Cesar Charlone

Film Movement

2007

97 Minutes

Uruguay, France, Brazil

Spanish

Latin American, Drama

Not Rated

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It's 1988, and Melo, an Uruguayan town on the Brazilian border, awaits the visit of Pope John Paul II. 50,000 people are expected to attend, and the most humble locals believe that selling food and drink to the multitude will just about make them rich. Petty smuggler Beto thinks he has the best idea of all--he decides he will build a WC in front of his house and charge for its use. His efforts bring about unexpected consequences, and the final results will surprise everyone.

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DVD Features

Bonus short: Video 3000, directed by Jorg Edelmann, Jorn Grosshans, Jochen Haussecker & Marc Schleiss

Sound: Stereo 2.0

Discs: 1

Highest Rating
"Fernandez and Charlone have achieved something...with visual and dramatic intensity."

Screen Daily
Highest Rating
"[A]lternately heart-breaking and hilarious."

Ed Gonzalez, The Village Voice

Awards & Recognition

Winner
Horizons Award
San Sebastian Int'l Film Festival

Winner
Int'l Jury Prize
Sao Paulo Int'l Film Festival

Official Selection
Cannes Film Festival

Official Selection
Miami Int'l Film Festival

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