Conclave

A 2024 British-American thriller directed by Edward Berger, based on the novel of the same name by Robert Harris. The story unfolds in the Vatican after the sudden death of the Pope. Thomas Laurence (Ralph Fiennes), the Dean of the College of Cardinals, is tasked with organizing the conclave, where over a hundred cardinals from around the world gather to elect a new pontiff. The main contenders include liberal Aldo Bellini (Stanley Tucci), conservative Nigerian Cardinal Adeyemi (Lucian Msamati), traditionalist Tedesco (Sergio Castellitto), and moderate Joseph Tremblay (John Lithgow). Laurence becomes entangled in complex intrigues, clashing ambitions, and the uncovering of candidates’ hidden secrets. The situation escalates with the emergence of a mysterious cardinal previously unknown to the College, casting doubt on the entire voting process. The film delves into the hidden mechanisms of power in the Vatican, moral dilemmas, and ideological struggles within the Church.