It’s more than a little frustrating when a film seemingly has all of the elements needed to make it work except the one that’s most crucial, the one that enables a production to brilliantly succeed or doom it to failure – the story. Such is the case with director Edward Berger’s latest, the much-anticipated, much-celebrated drama about the convening of a papal conclave to select a new pope. From a technical…
What happens behind these walls will change everything.
After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders until the process is complete, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could lead to its downfall.
Top Cast
Ralph Fiennes
Lawrence
Stanley Tucci
Bellini
John Lithgow
Tremblay
Isabella Rossellini
Sister Agnes
Lucian Msamati
Adeyemi
Carlos Diehz
Benitez
Sergio Castellitto
Tedesco
Brían F. O'Byrne
O'Malley
Merab Ninidze
Sabbadin
Thomas Loibl
Mandorff
Jacek Koman
Wozniak
Bruno Novelli
Dead Pope
Rony Kramer
Mendoza
Valerio Da Silva
Father Haas
Joseph Mydell
Nakitanda
Vincenzo Failla
Guttoso
Reviews
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/conclave-review-a-riveting-vatican-thriller-destined-for-year-end-accolades/ "Conclave surpasses expectations for a mystery-thriller set in the Vatican's inner sanctum. It's a focused exploration of characters shaped by religious convictions and personal ambitions, offering a fascinating reflection on morality, faith, and power. Edward Berger's…
<em>'Conclave'</em> has a lot to enjoy about it, even if it is slightly overlong. The performances are its biggest strength, which is an element that is critical to get correct for talky films like this - and thankfully this one does get it right. Ralph Fiennes is terrific, you know what you're going to get from Fiennes and I mean that entirely positively. John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci, Lucian Msamati and Sergio…
When the Pope dies, it falls to the Dean of the College of Cardinals, "Cardinal Lawrence" (Ralph Fiennes) to organise the conclave that will elect his successor. His own personal preference is for the liberal "Bellini" (Stanley Tucci) but there is also plenty of support elsewhere. "Adeyami" (Lucian Msamati) could be the first pontiff from Africa; "Tremblay" (John Lithgow) is an ambitious American and "Tedesco"…
FAQ about Conclave
What is Conclave about?
After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders until the process is complete, Lawrence finds himself at the center…
When was Conclave released?
Conclave was released in 2024.
What genres does Conclave belong to?
Conclave is categorised as Drama, Thriller.
Who stars in Conclave?
The cast of Conclave includes Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini, Lucian Msamati.