This charming movie occupies a place of honor in my film library. Largely ignored, difficult to find, never transferred to DVD, this story touches and inspires. It's not a cinematographic masterpiece, nor is all of the acting stellar, but the imagery is pleasing and Tom Conti is superb. The story of a humble but isolated pope in the gilded cage of the Vatican, feeling more and more out of touch with the people he is supposed to be serving, and his extraordinary adventure with the poor villagers of Montepetra, this film brings tears to my eyes each time I watch it and lifts my heart with its message of simple humanity. Someone somewhere must make the effort to get this film onto DVD where it can be enjoyed by a wider audience.
Review of Saving Grace
