{"id":349277,"date":"2025-10-06T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/es\/?p=397984"},"modified":"2025-10-06T07:48:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T14:48:23","slug":"apple-tv-premieres-a-documentary-series-about-one-of-the-great-directors-in-the-history-of-cinema-and-how-he-almost-became-a-priest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/apple-tv-premieres-a-documentary-series-about-one-of-the-great-directors-in-the-history-of-cinema-and-how-he-almost-became-a-priest\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple TV+ premieres a documentary series about one of the great directors in the history of cinema… and how he almost became a priest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The documentary series Mr. Scorsese, directed by Rebecca Miller, premiered on Apple TV+ during the New York Film Festival, attracting the attention of filmmakers and fans alike. This series features five episodes that explore the complex life and career of one of the most influential directors in contemporary cinema, Martin Scorsese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

Scorsese, Catholic<\/h2>\n\n\n

One of the most intriguing aspects addressed in the docuseries is Scorsese’s religious background. The series reveals that in his adolescence, the renowned filmmaker aspired to become a priest. However, this ambition was thwarted when he was expelled from his attempt due to behaviors that his superiors considered “bad”.<\/strong> This significant episode of his life not only provides a unique insight into his origins but also gives context to many of the spiritual and moral themes that have permeated his filmography over the decades.<\/p>\n\n\n

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