Conclave

Edward Berger's Conclave, based on Robert Harris' 2016 book by the same name, is a riveting political thriller with multiple plot twists, culminating in a great finale.

Following the death of the sitting Pope, Cardinal Thomas Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is entasked with convocating a papal conclave in the Vatican to select his successor. 

Initially the frontrunners appear to be the progressive Cardinal Bellini (Stanley Tucci) and the ultra-conservative Cardinal Tedesco (Sergio Castellito). 

However, as the list of nominees increases to include Cardinals Tremblay (John Lithgow), Adeyemi (Lucian Msamati), Vincent Benitez (Carlos Diehz) as well as Cardinal Lawrence himself, order is replaced with disarray, fierce competition, intrigues and smear campaigns, all under the watchful eye of Sister Agnes (Isabella
Rossellini).

Stunning performances by the ensemble cast, are supplemented by Stéphane Fontaine's immersive cinematography, Lisy Chistl's costuming, Suzie Davies' production design, complete with an authenic re-creation of the Sistine Chapel, and Volker Bertelmann’s powerful score.