An offbeat charmer, The Pope’s Toilet is a humorous, well-crafted tale with plenty of heart and a poignant social message next at Greens N Grains Deli in Egg Harbor on Thursday, January 7 at 7 pm – free.
Bouncing between moments of humor and gentle drama, this film is set in a small town that is anxiously awaiting the arrival of Pope John Paul II. It’s 1988, and Melo, an Uruguayan town on the Brazilian border, expects 50,000 people 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 (César Troncoso) thinks he has the best idea of all – he decides he will build a public toilet in front of his house and charge for its use. His efforts bring about unexpected consequences, and the final results will surprise everyone.
Co-produced by Fernando Meirelles (City of God), this film was Uruguay’s submission to the 2008 Oscars.
Starring: Cesar Troncoso, Virginia Mendez, Virginia Ruiz, Mario Silva
Director: César Charlone, Enrique Fernandez
The Pope’s Toilet will be shown in the loft above the Deli at Greens N Grains grocery in downtown Egg Harbor and screenings are free – however, the seating is limited to 30 persons. You may make a seating reservation by calling 920.868.9999 or by email at info@greens-n-grains.com.
“The $6.50 natural and organic dinner special; soup, salad, a fresh baked roll and tea will feature another tasty example of the Deli’s specialties,” says Kathy Navis, store owner. “We start serving at 6 pm with the film screening at 7 pm. The dinner special is available to anyone without reservations, but our film seating is limited.”
Greens N Grains Natural Foods and Deli is open daily from 10 am – 5 pm – except on movie nights when they remain open until 9 pm – in downtown Egg Harbor at 7821 Hwy 42, and can be reached at 920.868.9999 or by email at info@greens-n-grains.com. The store’s Website features film trailers, news and special monthly discount flyers at Greens-N-Grains.com.
