

Pope Joan
Original Title: Die Päpstin
Overview
A 9th century woman of English extraction born in the German city of Ingelheim disguises herself as a man and rises through the Vatican ranks.
Sönke Wortmann
Heinrich Hadding, Donna Woolfolk Cross
Constantin Film • Dune Films • Ikiru Films • Medusa Film • NDR • MDR • SWR • WDR • ARD Degeto
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