‘Silence’ Andrew Garfield For Ordination Asked By Pope Francis: The Latest Martin Scorsese Film Adored By The Pope

Pope Francis told Director Martin Scorsese when Andrew Garfield be ordained as a priest. The meeting of the Pope concluded became an emotional and gave light-hearted moments for the Director as the pontiff praised his recent work "Silence".

Starred by Andrew Garfield, "Silence" is a life story about 17th century Jesuit Priests in Japan and is available on the big screen in December. The story, based on the 1955 novel of Shusaku Endo who converted to Catholicism and dedicated his life to the faith.

Before the final meeting at the Apostolic Palace with the Pope last Wednesday, a pre-meeting with the pontiff's staff providing protocol and conduct when meeting the Pope. Scorsese said, "Pope Francis did say, I hope the story of the film, knowing the book, bears much fruit."

The historical drama also starred by Adam Driver made their astonishing screening in Los Angeles, California last Sunday. Both Scorsese and the story's co-writer received a standing ovation with nearly 700 people at the Westwood's Village Theater.

This contemplative work of art is the enduring dedication of Scorsese for the Roman Catholic Church. With much anticipation, this film will harvest several awards in the field of cinematic arts Internationally. "Silence" will be one of those major contenders for different award giving body.

Andrew Garfield made a remarkable performance for the role. Before going through the making of "Silence" he observed the Jesuits way of life which included a spiritual experience. For the next 30 days. When Scorsese told the Pope about Garfield's effort, the Pope joked about Garfield getting ordained as a Priest for the Roman Catholic Church.

Scorsese also made similar films portraying the life of the martyrs which included "The Passion of Joan of Arc" and "Heart of Darkness. He also made "the Last Temptation of Jesus Christ. It is now up for the viewers if the film will get positive ratings to get nominations and awards in the coming days.