The newly elected Pope suffers a panic attack just as he is about to greet the faithful who have gathered to see him. His advisors, unable to convince him he is the right man for the job, call on a renowned therapist who also happens to be an atheist. But the Pope's fear of his newfound responsibility is one he must face alone. Winner Best Film at the Italian Golden Globes.

Michel Piccoli
as Melville

Nanni Moretti
as Dott. Brezzi

Margherita Buy
as Brezzi's Wife

Jerzy Stuhr
as Spokesman

Renato Scarpa
as Card. Gregori

Franco Graziosi
as Card. Bollati

Camillo Milli
as Card. Pescardona

Roberto Nobile
as Card. Cevasco

Ulrich von Dobschütz
as Card. Brummer

Erik Merino
as Chilean Cardinal