Movie Settings Database

Pope Joan

Where:

🇻🇦 Holy See

When:

The 9th Century

Based on the medieval legend of Pope Joan, who was made Pope for a brief period around 855 A.D. The movie presents her existence as fact, though it is questionable that Pope Joan really did exist, and portrays her relationships with other notables of the time.

Released in 1972 — 105 minutes

Genre:

Drama

Language:

English