Monsignor Angelo is concerned that the Church is losing touch with the common man. Teaming up with his childhood friend and running coach Mario (Spanish actor Jordi Mollà), they decide to form a Vatican Olympic team to compete in London’s games. Jumping off from the idea that both sport and religion require serious discipline and training, this charming and spirited comedy details the pair’s difficulties with conservative Church authorities and their worldwide quest to find ten talented athletes to help build the team. With gentle satire and numerous amusing predicaments along the way, the stage is set for a delightful and crowd-pleasing comedy.


Written by Raffaele Verzillo, Pier Francesco Corona, Salvatore De Mola. Photographed by Blasco Giurato. With Giorgio Colangeli, Domenico Fortunato, Jordi Mollà. 95 min. In Italian with subtitles.