Conclave
When
Approximate running time: 2 hours
Venue
Event Notes
February 3 2025
Oscar nominees Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci lead a brilliant ensemble cast in All Quiet on the Western Front director Edward Berger’s stunning adaption of Robert Harris’ high-stakes drama, in which Cardinals gather at the Vatican to elect a new Pope.
When the Pope unexpectedly dies, Cardinals from all over the world rush to the Vatican, where they immediately sequester themselves. Digital devices are stashed, doors are locked, and windows are shuttered as they prepare for the highly secretive election of a new leader — one who will not only provide spiritual guidance for the world’s Catholics, but also set the tone for the future. Conclave unfolds over a tension-riddled 72 hours, depicting a gripping confrontation between tradition, politics, and faith. Featuring brilliant supporting performances — most notably from Isabella Rossellini as the silent yet formidable Sister Agnes — it focuses on the all-too-human aspects of a hallowed procedure, one that speculates on the role of religion in a rapidly changing world.
Director: Edward Berger USA, United Kingdom English, Italian 2024 120 minutes Featuring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow Distributor: Elevation Pictures