The Papal Chase is a 2004 Canadian micro-budget feature-length guerrilla-style mockumentary directed by Kenny Hotz of Kenny vs. Spenny fame, and written by Hotz and Paul Johnson. The film features cameo appearances by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood, as well as footage of Toronto mayoral candidate Kevin Clarke. It is also the only comedy feature that has an appearance by Pope John Paul II. Among its awards, the film won the Phillip Borsos Award for Best Canadian Feature Film at the 2004 Whistler Film Festival,[1] and won 'Best Documentary' at the 2005 Canadian Filmmakers' Festival.[2]
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| Directed by | Kenny Hotz |
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| Edited by | Marco Porsia |
| Music by | Brendan Michie |
Production company | Massey Films |
| Distributed by | Films Transit International |
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Running time | 53 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $800 |
Plot
editWhen Pope John Paul II is visiting Canada in 2002, Kenny Hotz's friend Paul bets him $1000 that Kenny (who is Jewish) can't meet him. Over the course of six days, Kenny wears various disguises and makes multiple efforts to meet the pope in order to win the bet. Kenny's attempts include becoming a "Pope-arazzi", fighting his way through millions of pilgrims and onlookers, thousands of cops, security guards, Vatican Special Forces, and precision snipers. Along the way, Kenny crosses paths with various members of The Rolling Stones.
Cast
edit- Kenny Hotz as himself
- Sebastian Cluer as himself
- Pope John Paul II as himself
- Mick Jagger as himself (Cameo)
- Keith Richards as himself (Cameo)
- Ronnie Wood as himself (Cameo)
Release
editThe film debuted on December 2, 2004, at the Whistler Film Festival and had its US premiere at the Brooklyn International Film Festival in June 2005.
Recognition
editReception
editAwards and nominations
edit- 2004, won Borsos Competition Award for Best Canadian Feature Film at Whistler Film Festival[1][3]
- 2005, won audience award for 'Best Documentary' at Canadian Filmmakers' Festival[3][4]
- 2005, won audience award for 'Best Film' at Canadian Filmmakers' Festival for Kenny Hotz[2][4]
- 2005, won audience award for 'Best Documentary' at Brooklyn International Film Festival[3][4]
- 2005, won audience award for 'Documentary' at Brooklyn International Film Festival for Kenny Hotz[2][4][5]
References
edit- ^ a b "WFF Winners: Borsos Award for Best Canadian Feature Film". Whistler Film Festival. Archived from the original on January 5, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Papal Chase, The (2004)". Top Ten Reviews. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- ^ a b c "The Papal Chase, Winner: Audience Award". Brooklyn International Film Festival. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Kenny Hotz". Buddy TV. March 3, 2008. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- ^ "Brooklyn International Film Festival Announces 2005 Winners". creativeplanetnetwork.com. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
External links
edit- The Papal Chase on itunes
- Official page of film on producer's website, where the film can be watched
- The Papal Chase at IMDb
- The Papal Chase at AllMovie
- The Papal Chase Pilot on Kenny Hotz's Official channel