Shades of Truth (film)

Shades of Truth
ItalianSfumature di verità
Directed byLiana Marabini
Written byLiana Marabini
Starring
Release date
  • 2 March 2015 (2015-03-02) (Italy)
CountriesItaly, UK
LanguageItalian

Shades of Truth is an Italian movie, created and directed by Liana Marabini in 2015, about the life of Pope Pius XII and his relation with Nazi Germany. Its world premiere took place at the Vatican City on March 2, 2015, marking the anniversary of the birth of Eugenio Pacelli in 1876 and his appointment as Pope Pius XII in 1939.[1] It was released in movie theaters all over the world in April 2015 and screened at the Cannes Film Festival in May of the same year.[1] According to the director, Liana Marabini, Pope Piux XII saved at least 800,000 Jews.[2][3]

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References

  1. ^ a b Tercatin, Rossella. "Pius XII film sparks new debate of old controversy". Times of Israel.
  2. ^ "Shades of Truth - Film (2015)". SensCritique.com.
  3. ^ "Shades of Truth: A film that delves into the legacy of Pope Pius XII during the Holocaust". romereports.com.