Based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris , the film centers on one of the world's most secretive and ancient events: the selection of a new Pope. After the sudden death of a beloved Pontiff, Cardinal Lawrence (played by Ralph Fiennes ) is tasked with overseeing the conclave .
As cardinals from around the globe gather behind the locked doors of the Vatican, Lawrence discovers a web of secrets and a conspiracy that threatens the foundations of the Church. The film is noted for its "almost documentary" level of detail in recreating Vatican protocols. Based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris
This article explores the , a high-stakes ecclesiastical thriller directed by Edward Berger that became a critical and commercial sensation following its release. Film Overview: Plot and Production As cardinals from around the globe gather behind
Edward Berger (follow-up to the Oscar-winning All Quiet on the Western Front ) Screenplay: Peter Straughan Cast: Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence Stanley Tucci as the liberal Cardinal Bellini John Lithgow as the ambitious Cardinal Tremblay Isabella Rossellini as Sister Agnes Sergio Castellitto as the traditionalist Cardinal Tedesco
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