Who is Johanna von Ingelheim in Pope Joan?

Johanna Wokalek plays Johanna von Ingelheim in the film.

What is Pope Joan about?

It is the 9th Century and Johanna Von Ingelheim, a German-born woman of English roots, has an ambitious plan: to rise through the ranks of the Vatican and become pope. In order to achieve this, however, Johanna must skillfully disguise herself as a man. Nominated for three German Film Awards including Best Costumes, Production Design and Supporting Actress, director Soenke Wortmann's gender-bending historical epic showcases an array of strong performances and gorgeously lavish period set-pieces. In German with English subtitles.

Pope Joan

Name: Pope Joan
Genre: Romance
Released: 2009-10-22
Duration: 148
Rating: 64

NR 2 hr 28 min

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How long is Pope Joan?: Pope Joan is 2 hr 28 min long.

Who directed Pope Joan?: Sönke Wortmann

Who is Johanna von Ingelheim in Pope Joan?: Johanna Wokalek plays Johanna von Ingelheim in the film.

What is Pope Joan about?: It is the 9th Century and Johanna Von Ingelheim, a German-born woman of English roots, has an ambitious plan: to rise through the ranks of the Vatican and become pope. In order to achieve this, however, Johanna must skillfully disguise herself as a man. Nominated for three German Film Awards including Best Costumes, Production Design and Supporting Actress, director Soenke Wortmann's gender-bending historical epic showcases an array of strong performances and gorgeously lavish period set-pieces. In German with English subtitles.