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'Conclave' Production Design Built on Cinecitta's Sistine Chapel

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Vatican grandeur meets modern mundanity as production designer Suzie Davies brings the papal election thriller 'Conclave' to life in Cinecitta's iconic Sistine Chapel set.
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  • Director Edward Berger's vision for 'Conclave' blends the lavish splendor of the Vatican with the gritty realities of the modern world, challenging viewers to question the true nature of power within the Church.
  • Davies, known for her work on acclaimed projects like 'The Crown,' leaned into Cinecitta's historic Sistine Chapel set to create an immersive environment that both honors tradition and subverts expectations, leaving Hollywood insiders buzzing about the film's stylistic daring.
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Suzie Davies, Edward Berger, Cinecitta, 'Conclave'
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