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Conclave is a 2024 political thriller centered around a conclave convened to select a new Pope. Cardinal Thomas Lawrence leads the gathering while uncovering concealed information regarding potential successors. The film features Ralph Fiennes as Lawrence alongside a cast including Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow.

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Country	United Kingdom
Year	2024

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What is Conclave about?

Conclave follows Cardinal Thomas Lawrence as he manages the secret election of a new pope after the previous pope dies. Ralph Fiennes plays Lawrence, with Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini in the ensemble.

Is Conclave based on a book?

Yes. The 2024 film is based on Robert Harris's 2016 novel Conclave, with a screenplay by Peter Straughan.

Who directed Conclave?

Edward Berger directed Conclave after his Oscar-winning German-language war film All Quiet on the Western Front. Volker Bertelmann, who also worked on All Quiet on the Western Front, composed the score.

Is Conclave a religious drama or a political thriller?

It is mainly a political thriller set inside a religious institution. The plot uses Vatican procedure, ballots, factions, and secrets among cardinals to create suspense.

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