Carlo Acutis : Le saint en baskets (2026)

Carlo Acutis: Le saint en baskets is a French documentary exploring the life and legacy of Carlo Acutis, the Italian teenager known for his interest in computers and Catholic faith. The film considers how a young person who died at fifteen became an internationally recognized religious figure and a subject of growing cultural interest.

Presented by Alessandra Martines and directed by Maryel Devéra, the documentary travels through places connected with Acutis, including Rome, Assisi, Milan, London and Paris. Family members, friends, historians and Vatican representatives contribute perspectives on his life and wider legacy.

• Maryel Devéra directed the documentary.
• Alessandra Martines presents the film.
• The documentary was produced by M Screen.
• Canal+ broadcast the film in France in March 2026.
• The documentary explores Acutis's canonization and his international cultural influence.