The Godfather Part II to be broadcast on Arte

The cinematic masterpiece ‘The Godfather Part II’, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is scheduled for broadcast on the television channel Arte this Sunday, September 20, 2026.

As a sequel that explores both the rise of Vito Corleone in Sicily and America through Robert De Niro and the expansion of the Corleone empire under Michael Corleone, played by Al Pacino, the film is widely regarded by critics as a monumental achievement. While it did not match the commercial success of the original, it has earned significant critical acclaim, including six Academy Awards.

Notably, the film features the absence of Marlon Brando, who played Vito Corleone in the first installment. This was due to a conflict between the actor and Paramount Pictures regarding financial treatment, which forced Coppola to rewrite scenes to keep the character off-screen. The film remains highly ranked in various historical lists, including those by the American Film Institute and IMDb.