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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Michel PiccoliMelville | Melville |
 Nanni MorettiDott. Brezzi | Dott. Brezzi |
 Margherita BuyBrezzi's Wife | Brezzi's Wife |
 Jerzy StuhrSpokesman | Spokesman |
 Renato ScarpaCard. Gregori | Card. Gregori |
 Franco GraziosiCard. Bollati | Card. Bollati |
 Camillo MilliCard. Pescardona | Card. Pescardona |
 Roberto NobileCard. Cevasco | Card. Cevasco |
 Ulrich von DobschützCard. Brummer | Card. Brummer |
| EErik MerinoChilean Cardinal | Chilean Cardinal |
 Peter BoomNew Zealander Cardinal | New Zealander Cardinal |
| LLuis Rios Del CastilloCard. Ricardo Aguilar | Card. Ricardo Aguilar |
 Gianluca GobbiSwiss Guard | Swiss Guard |
| LLeonardo Della BiancaGiulio | Giulio |
 Camilla RidolfiIrene | Irene |
 Dario CantarelliCrazy actor | Crazy actor |
 Teco CelioActor | Actor |
 Roberto De FrancescoActor | Actor |
 Manuela MandracchiaActor | Actor |
 Enrico IannielloJournalist | Journalist |
 Cecilia DazziA mother | A mother |
 Lucia MascinoClerk | Clerk |
 Maurizio MannoniSelf | Self |
 Francesco BrandiBarista | Barista |
 Giovanni LudenoHotel concierge | Hotel concierge |
 Toni LaudadioGendarme Chief | Gendarme Chief |