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'Conclave’: 6 Ways Edward Berger Turned Pope Drama into ‘70s Thriller

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A '70s-tinged pope drama that's so sharp it'll cut through the Vatican's scandals like a hot knife through butter.
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  • Director Edward Berger storyboarded each edit with laser precision, creating a taut thriller that sucks you into the high-stakes world of papal politics.
  • With the weight of the Catholic Church on his shoulders, the cardinal at the center of this story faces a crisis of conscience that'll have viewers on the edge of their seats.
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Edward Berger, Catholic Church, 'Conclave'
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