Operation Pope (Zamach na Papieża)

Written and directed by Władysław Pasikowski, Operation Pope is a tense historical thriller set during the Cold War in 1981. Inspired by real events surrounding the assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II, the film imagines a covert plot reaching from the Vatican to Moscow.

Bogusław Linda stars as a terminally ill former Polish intelligence agent forced back into service to erase evidence of a larger conspiracy. As he navigates a world of espionage, betrayal, and

moral compromise, the film explores loyalty, conscience, and the human cost of secret operations. Stylish and atmospheric, Operation Pope blends political intrigue with psychological depth.