“This is a conclave, Aldo, not a war.” “It IS a war. And you have to commit to a side!” Focus Features has revealed the first official trailer for the film titled Conclave, a papacy thriller from the German filmmaker, Edward Berger, behind the Oscar-nominated All Quiet on the Western Front a few years ago. This will likely premiere at both the 2024 Venice & Telluride Film Festivals this fall, though they haven’t confirmed it just yet. Based on the book by Robert Harris: “The pope is dead. Behind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, one hundred and eighteen cardinals from all over the globe will gather to cast their votes in the world’s most secretive election. They are holy men. But they are also not immune to the human temptations of power and glory. And they are not above the tribalism and factionalism that consumes humanity. When all is said and done, one of them will become the most powerful spiritual figure on Earth.” Cardinal Lawrence (Fiennes) is tasked with leading one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting a new Pope, where he finds himself at the center of a major conspiracy. Conclave stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini. Yep this looks damn good! Keep an eye out for this one later in the fall. // Continue Reading ›
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