A captivating behind-the-scenes look at the secretive and power-laden conclave to elect a new pope, filled with moral dilemmas and political intrigue.
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Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lawrence, the Dean of the College of Cardinals, who finds himself conflicted when he unexpectedly gains votes to become the new pope, despite his own struggles with faith.
The film delightfully deconstructs the mythology of the Catholic Church, highlighting the incongruous humanity of the cardinals as they navigate modern-day challenges using medieval trappings.
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Ralph Fiennes, Sergio Castellitto, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, Stanley Tucci, Carlos Diehz, Isabella Rossellini, College of Cardinals, Catholic Church, Conclave
A captivating behind-the-scenes look at the secretive and power-laden conclave to elect a new pope, filled with moral dilemmas and political intrigue.
beat sheet
Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lawrence, the Dean of the College of Cardinals, who finds himself conflicted when he unexpectedly gains votes to become the new pope, despite his own struggles with faith.
The film delightfully deconstructs the mythology of the Catholic Church, highlighting the incongruous humanity of the cardinals as they navigate modern-day challenges using medieval trappings.
call sheet
Ralph Fiennes, Sergio Castellitto, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, Stanley Tucci, Carlos Diehz, Isabella Rossellini, College of Cardinals, Catholic Church, Conclave