“Conclave” by Edward Berger is already on its way to becoming one of the most eagerly awaited pictures of the year. Scheduled for the Telluride festival, this movie focuses on the highly Yaakov's and mysterious process of the election of a new Pope, which can be fascinating for a movie. Director Eden Serdut has assembled a top-notch talented cast for the film, including Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini, and the script was written by Peter Straughan based on the novel by Robert Harris, which makes “Conclave” highly anticipated thriller that would leave audiences at the edge of their seats.
The shooting completed in March 2023 and the movie stars an amazing cast and crew in both in front of the lens and behind the scenes. Berger, who is particularly famous for the uncompromising approach to directing a play, appears to be the most suitable candidate to stage Harris' elaborate story. It is crucial to highlight the role of Ralph Fiennes who plays the main antagonist. Fiennes' exemplary work in his films such as “Schindler's List,” “The English Patient,” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel” has earned the director most accolades but he rarely gets top billing when nominees for key awards are being named. “Conclave” might just be the film to turn that around and give Fiennes the kind of recognition he deserved long ago, an Oscar nod.
Taking place in the Vatican, “Conclave” is centered around election of the new pope with all the intrigue this process implies. The plot tell in the film is not only about religious value but also the personal interests, love, and hatred of people. It is this combination of suspense and depth of development of the characters that makes “Conclave” a show one must see.
The other actors are also classy and talented, including Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini. Each actor has reputed for his or her acting prowess, which involves bringing out the intense qualities of the movie making it more interesting.
The movie is called “Conclave” and it will be released at Focus Features on the 1st of November this year. Featuring a star-studded cast, an engaging plot and a director's chair occupied by one of the greats, “Conclave” is likely to be one of the highlights of the film year. If you are a cinema lover, a fan of the cinema, or a lover of political thriller stories, then I am sure you would not want to miss watching ‘Conclave'.
