Padre Pio (2022 film)

Padre Pio
Padre Pio
	US theatrical release poster
Directed by	Abel Ferrara
Written by	Maurizio Braucci; Abel Ferrara;
Produced by	Philipp Kreuzer; Maurizio Antonini; Diana Phillips;
Starring	Shia LaBeouf
Cinematography	Alessandro Abate
Edited by	Leonardo Daniel Bianchi
Music by	Joe Delia
Production; companies	Maze Pictures; Interlinea Film; Rimsky Productions;
Distributed by	Gravitas Ventures
Release dates	2 September 2022 (Venice); 2 June 2023 (United States);
Running time	104 minutes
Countries	Italy; Germany;
Language	English

Padre Pio is a 2022 biographical film co-written and directed by Abel Ferrara. It stars Shia LaBeouf as Padre Pio, a Capuchin Franciscan priest who received the stigmata. This historical event is shown in the film.^[1] He is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church.^[2]^[3] During its production, as a result of his spiritual experiences, LaBeouf converted to Catholicism.^[4]

The film premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on 2 September 2022. It was nominated for the Giornate degli Autori "Director's Award."^[5] It was in competition at the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival.^[6] At the Lisbon & Estoril Film Festival, it was nominated for the "Best Film Award."^[7] During its North American premiere at the Mammoth Film Festival, it won the "Achievement for Filmmaking" award for cinematography.^[8]

The film was released in the United States on 2 June 2023 by Gravitas Ventures. It was released in the United Kingdom and Ireland on 26 January 2024 by Dazzler Media.

^ CNA. "New 'Padre Pio' film is a human look at the famous saint, filmmakers say". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
^ Thorne, Will (12 August 2021). "Director Abel Ferrarra Pursuing Shia LaBeouf for Comeback Role as Italian Saint Padre Pio (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
^ "How Shia LaBeouf Immersed Himself in Christ While Filming Padre Pio: "I Found My Way"". ChurchPOP Editor. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023 – via YouTube.
^ Nerozzi, Timothy (25 August 2022). "Shia LaBeouf converts to Catholicism after studying for 'Padre Pio' movie". Fox News. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
^ "SELEZIONE 2022". Giornate degli Autori (in Italian). Retrieved 15 February 2024.
^ Rio, Festival do. "Filmes". Festival do Rio. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
^ "Official Selection In Competition". LEFFEST – Lisboa Film Festival – 8 to 17 November 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
^ "The 2023 Mammoth Film Festival Official Awards List, Following the 5th Annual Festival Held March 2-6th in California". ABC27. EIN Presswire. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2024.

[1] CNA. "New 'Padre Pio' film is a human look at the famous saint, filmmakers say". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved 15 February 2024.

[2] Thorne, Will (12 August 2021). "Director Abel Ferrarra Pursuing Shia LaBeouf for Comeback Role as Italian Saint Padre Pio (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 21 June 2023.

[3] "How Shia LaBeouf Immersed Himself in Christ While Filming Padre Pio: "I Found My Way"". ChurchPOP Editor. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023 – via YouTube.

[4] Nerozzi, Timothy (25 August 2022). "Shia LaBeouf converts to Catholicism after studying for 'Padre Pio' movie". Fox News. Retrieved 25 August 2022.

[5] "SELEZIONE 2022". Giornate degli Autori (in Italian). Retrieved 15 February 2024.

[6] Rio, Festival do. "Filmes". Festival do Rio. Retrieved 15 February 2024.

[7] "Official Selection In Competition". LEFFEST – Lisboa Film Festival – 8 to 17 November 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.

[8] "The 2023 Mammoth Film Festival Official Awards List, Following the 5th Annual Festival Held March 2-6th in California". ABC27. EIN Presswire. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2024.

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