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Operation Pope is a gripping political thriller rooted in historical intrigue, Assassination of the Pope explores the covert forces behind the 1981 attempt on Pope John Paul II’s life. When the Kremlin issues a secret directive to eliminate the Polish pontiff, elite sniper and intelligence operative Konstanty “Bruno” Brusicki is tasked not with pulling the trigger—but with erasing the evidence and silencing the assassin. As Bruno navigates a maze of espionage, betrayal, and moral reckoning, he confronts the cost of loyalty and the weight of conscience. The film blends taut suspense with emotional depth, revealing the human toll behind geopolitical maneuvering. Featuring a commanding performance by Bogusław Linda, alongside Karolina Gruszka, Ireneusz Czop, and Zbigniew Zamachowski, Operation Pope delivers a bold, cinematic take on one of the Cold War’s most mysterious chapters.