Director: Edward Burger
Genre: Drama/
Thriller
Runtime: 120
minutes
Year: 2024
Starring: Ralph Fiennes,
John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini
Description: When Cardinal
Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with leading one of the world’s most
secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the
center of a web of conspiracies and intrigue that could shake the very foundation
of the Catholic Church.
Review: A conclave is the private process by which the most devout men of the
Catholic Church come together to elect a new Pope.
The Pope has died in his
sleep. Cardinal Lawrence is given the task of leading the conclave. He is not
happy about that, as he was just about to resign his position at the Vatican. The
lobbying begins even before the trial has begun, and the the unknown Archbishop
Benitez shows up.
You might expect “Conclave”
to be a religious drama, but it’s not. It’s a thriller, almost political. It’s
conservative versus progressive. And just like any political election, there
are secrets that surface.
Ralph Fiennes is the perfect
choice to play Cardinal Lawrence, a tormented soul. Stanley Tucci is a perfect “wing
man”. John Lithgow and Isabella Rossellini are also very strong in their roles.
Although the pace is slow,
the tension is high and the film keeps you engaged from start to finish. I was
surprised at how much I loved this film.
Rating: 4/ 5
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