The Pope's Toilet

"It's 1988, and Melo, an Uruguayan town on the Brazilian border, awaits the visit of Pope John Paul II. 50,000 people are expected to attend, and the most humble locals believe that selling food and drink to the multitude will just about make them rich. Petty smuggler Beto thinks he has th...

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Other Authors: Fernández Dávila, Enrique., Charlone, César., Troncoso, César., Méndez, Virginia., Edelmann, Jörg.
Format: Videos DVD
Language: Spanish
Published: [New York] : Prince Frederick, MD : Film Movement ; RB Media [distributor], c2008.
Series: Film Movement series ; year 6, film 12
Film Movement series ; v. 6, film 12.
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Summary: "It's 1988, and Melo, an Uruguayan town on the Brazilian border, awaits the visit of Pope John Paul II. 50,000 people are expected to attend, and the most humble locals believe that selling food and drink to the multitude will just about make them rich. Petty smuggler Beto thinks he has the best idea of all--he decides he will build a WC in front of his house and charge for its use. His efforts bring about unexpected consequences, and the final results will surprise everyone"--Publisher.
Item Description: Originally released as a motion picture in 2007.
Widescreen.
This month's short film: Video 3000 / directors, Jörg Edelmann ... [et al.] (Germany, 5 min.).
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (97 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: DVD; Dolby Digital.
Audience: Not rated; portrays adult situations and language.
ISBN: 9781436198769
1436198763