BFF24 Conclave
BFF24 Conclave
Featuring a commanding central performance from famed British actor Ralph Fiennes comes the star-studded dramatic thriller Conclave, which delves into one of the world’s most secretive and ancient rituals—the selection of a new Pope.
The story centres on Cardinal Lawrence (Fiennes), who is entrusted with overseeing this clandestine, centuries-old process following the sudden death of the beloved Pope. As the Catholic Church's most powerful leaders gather from across the globe and are sequestered within the Vatican, Lawrence becomes entangled in a web of conspiracy and uncovers a secret that could threaten the very foundation of the Church.
Based on UK author Robert Harris' internationally bestselling novel, with a screenplay by Peter Straughan (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) and a score by composer Volker Bertelmann (All Quiet on the Western Front), this gripping film, set over a few tense days in Vatican City, is filled with suspense and intrigue.
Featuring an ensemble cast that includes Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini, Sergio Castellitto, and John Lithgow, Conclave is a rich and complex narrative exploring ambition, morality, and the dynamics of power.
“This thinking man’s thriller unfolds like a murder mystery behind the locked doors of the Domus Sanctae Marthae.” - Variety
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Toronto International Film Festival 2024
OFFICIAL SELECTION - San Sebastián International Film Festival 2024
OFFICIAL SELECTION - BFI London Film Festival 2024