Conclave (2024)

Actor: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow

Director: Edward Berger

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Release: October 3, 2024

Language: English

IMDB Rating: 7.6/10

Synopsis

The story centers around Cardinal Lawrence (played masterfully by Ralph Fiennes), who is unexpectedly thrust into the position of leading the Conclave following the sudden death of the Pope. As the voting begins, whispers of conspiracy, power struggles, and deeply buried secrets rise to the surface.

What starts as a solemn ritual quickly spirals into a thrilling investigation as Lawrence discovers that some of his peers have dangerous agendas that could jeopardize not just the election but the Church itself. The stakes are high, and the film does a brilliant job of maintaining suspense while delving into moral and ethical dilemmas.