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‘Conclave’: Read The Screenplay That Turns An Ancient Vatican Ritual Into A Modern, High-Stakes Drama

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A high-stakes dramatic thriller set in the ancient, secretive world of the Vatican, as a power-hungry cardinal battles to become the next Pope.
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  • Oscar-nominated screenwriter Peter Straughan adapts Robert Harris' bestselling novel, delivering a modern twist on the centuries-old papal conclave ritual.
  • Ralph Fiennes leads the all-star cast, poised to bring the gripping power struggles and personal sacrifices of this closed-door election to the big screen.
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Peter Straughan, Ralph Fiennes, Robert Harris, Focus Features, Conclave
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