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How is a new pope selected when needed? Well, an election is held at the Vatican. But there’s quite a bit of secrecy surrounding it. In “Conclave,” that secrecy is the focus of everything, following the mysterious process while untangling a proper Vatican mystery in the process.

Starring Ralph Fiennes, the film tells the story of one Cardinal who’s in charge of leading the process to elect a new pope after the original unexpectedly dies. But in doing so, he discovers a whole lot of unexpected information about his peers.

The film comes from “All Quiet on the Western Front” director Edward Berger, has a knockout cast and has become a significant awards frontrunner. Most recently, “Conclave” took home Best Film at the BAFTAs, and claimed prizes from the Art Director’s Guild and the Costume Designers Guild, as well as the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay.

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Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, Jacek Koman, Bruno Novelli, Thomas Loibl, Brían F. O’Byrne, Isabella Rossellini | Written by Peter Straughan | Directed by Edward Berger

Following the BAFTA and Oscar success of All Quiet on the Western Front, reports kept coming out about director Edward Berger being attached to new projects (including a new Jason Bourne film.) Regardless of whether any of these come to fruition, a new Berger film has been released which solidifies why the filmmaker is currently so favoured – the impressive Conclave.

Adapted from Robert Harris’ novel of the same name, the story begins with the unexpected death of the Pope. Arriving in the wake of this news is Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes), who is tasked with gathering cardinals from around the world to be locked inside the Vatican and elect the next Pope via a secret ballot. However, Lawrence soon finds himself investigating...

Today we present interviews for the mightily impressive Papal elevation drama Conclave. Stephanie Hitch sat down with Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini and the director Edward Berger to talk about the power of ambition and the impact of silence at the heart of this irresistible drama.

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Based on the book by Robert Harris, the movie stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, Brían F. O’Byrne, Carlos Diehz, Merab Ninidze, Thomas Loibl with Sergio Castellitto and Isabella Rossellini.

Plot:

The film follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting a new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence finds himself at the...

Edward Berger’s latest Conclave and Brady Corbet’s much-talked-about epic The Brutalist are among the titles that have been added to this year’s Camerimage Film Festival lineup.

Joining those titles is Vermiglio by Maura Delpero. Vermiglio debuted at this year’s Venice Film Festival. The Brutalist also had its debut bow at the Italian festival while Conclave premiered at Telluride.

Conclave follows Cardinal Lawrence who is tasked with running the covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy and discovers a secret that could shake the very foundation of The Church. Starring in the pic are Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, Brían F. O’Byrne, Carlos Diehz, Merab Ninidze, Thomas Loibl with Sergio Castellitto and Isabella Rossellini.

We present our interviews for Conclave at the Lff Premiere. Based on the book by Robert Harris, the movie stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, Brían F. O’Byrne, Carlos Diehz, Merab Ninidze, Thomas Loibl with Sergio Castellitto and Isabella Rossellini.

The film hits cinemas in the UK and Ireland on November 29th. Colin Hart and Ethan Hart were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.

Conclave Lff Premiere Interviews

Plot:

The film follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting a new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence finds himself at the centre of a conspiracy and discovers a secret that could shake the very foundation of The Church.

Lord Acton once said, “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men, even when they exercise influence and not authority.” I wonder if the members of the cloth plotting in the latest Conclave trailer are familiar with this passage. Lucky for them, director Edward Berger is ready to school them as a wicked plot to influence the appointment of a new Pope unfolds. Imagine being the person who appoints the next Pope after the sudden passing of a world-famous and beloved figure. No, thank you. What if we add a conspiracy to the mix? Clutch your prayer beads tightly, folks; it will be a vicious contest.

Here’s the official synopsis for Conclave courtesy of Focus Features:

From director Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front) Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting a new Pope.

Focus Features has released the new trailer for its Conclave movie, an adaptation of the Robert Harris book opening in theaters on October 25. The movie is rated PG for thematic material and smoking.

From director Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front), Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting a new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope.

Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy. He discovers a secret that could shake the very foundation of The Church.

The cast includes Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, Brían F. O’Byrne, Carlos Diehz, Merab Ninidze, and Thomas Loibl, with Sergio Castellitto and Isabella Rossellini.

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Exclusive: After a strong reception on the fall film fest scene, Edward Berger’s Vatican thriller, Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes is going one week earlier via Focus Features on Oct. 25. The pic was previously dated on Nov. 1. Coming away from the fests, Conclave currently scored 96% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.

Not to mention, Conclave, will be going wide in 1,500 theaters in order to hook a broader audience access to the film on opening weekend as opposed to its earlier platform release plan. Conclave will be in about a third of the theaters than Sony’s Venom: The Last Dance that weekend, and will serve as the alternative to older skewing adults.

Conclave made its world premiere at Tellruide, followed by its International Premiere at TIFF. The pic is also scheduled to open the Mill Valley Film Festival on Oct. 3 and will celebrate its UK premiere at the London Film Festival on Oct.

Edward Berger’s papal drama Conclave is scheduled to hit UK cinemas in late November. More on the film below.

The trailer for Conclave, Edward Berger’s upcoming drama set in the Vatican, was released last month and we’re intrigued by its premise. Ralph Fiennes leads an impressive ensemble cast in this story about choosing the next Pope. As if that wasn’t dramatic enough, it seems that there’s a hint of conspiracy going on too.

When the trailer landed, we didn’t have a set release date for the film, but that has now been rectified. Conclave will officially hit UK screens on 29th November.

Here’s the trailer, to refresh your memory.

There’s not a whole more to this story. We simply wanted to let you know when the film is coming out, but to please the Seo lords, we’ll waffle on a bit longer.

Black Bear has dropped the first look trailer for the upcoming movie from director Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front) ‘Conclave.’

The film follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting a new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence finds himself at the centre of a conspiracy and discovers a secret that could shake the very foundation of The Church.

Based on the book by Robert Harris, the movie stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, Brían F. O’Byrne, Carlos Diehz, Merab Ninidze, Thomas Loibl with Sergio Castellitto and Isabella Rossellini.

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The official trailer for Edward Berger’s Conclave has just been released (see above). The film will be released in theaters by Focus Features in select theaters on November 1st and nationwide on November 8, 2024!

Synopsis: From director Edward Berger, Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting a new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy and discovers a secret that could shake the very foundation of The Church.

Ralph Fiennes (left) as Cardinal Lawrence and Stanley Tucci as Cardinal Bellini in director Edward Berger’s “Conclave,” a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features. © 2024 All Rights Reserved.

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Edward Berger’s follow-up to All Quiet On The Western Front is Conclave – and here’s the trailer for the movie.

Off the back of the huge critical success of 2022’s All Quiet On The Western Front, director Edward Berger likely found himself with lots of options.

The director is certainly enjoying a bit of a moment, with some sources suggesting that he could be given the keys to the James Bond franchise next and tasked with successfully conceiving a new 007 to fill the rather large (and impeccably tasteful) shoes vacated by Daniel Craig.

Whether that comes to pass or not though, Berger’s next film to release will be Conclave, a papal drama set in the Vatican that centres around the secret process of selecting a new Pope after the death of the previous incumbent.

The filmmaker has drawn on some heavyweight talent for this adaptation. The source material is a Robert Harris book,...

Ralph Fiennes’ Cardinal Lawrence is about to discover what unholy trouble looks like as he attempts to decide who will be the next Pope in Edward Berger‘s Conclave trailer. Acting as the person who judges the intensity of one’s love for the Lord and who is the best representative of the highest church is enough to make even the most devoted tremble with uncertainty. Imagine being the person who appoints the next Pope after the sudden passing of a world-famous and beloved figure. No, thank you. What if we add a conspiracy to the mix? Cluth your prayer beads tightly, folks; it will be a vicious contest.

Here’s the official synopsis for Conclave courtesy of Focus Features:

From director Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front) Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting a new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes...

Focus Features has released the official trailer for Conclave, the adaptation of the Robert Harris book opening in select theaters on November 1. The film will expand nationwide on November 8.

From director Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front), Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting a new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope.

Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence

Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy and discovers a secret that could shake the very foundation of The Church.

The cast includes Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, Brían F. O’Byrne, Carlos Diehz, Merab Ninidze, and Thomas Loibl, with Sergio Castellitto and Isabella Rossellini.

After surprising with a quartet of Oscar wins for his remake All Quiet on the Western Front, Edward Berger stepped up his star power for his next project, Conclave. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, Brían F. O’Byrne, Carlos Diehz, Merab Ninidze, Thomas Loibl, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini, the Pope drama will likely stop by the fall festival circuit before arriving in theaters on November 1. Ahead of the release, the first trailer has now arrived.

Here’s the synopsis: ” From director Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front) Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting a new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls,...

Focus Features has unveiled the first trailer for Edward Berger’s Conclave starring Ralph Fiennes.

Watch it above.

The thriller, from the All Quiet On The Western Front director, follows a cardinal tasked with the secretive task of selecting a new Pope. it is based on the bestselling novel by Robert Harris.

Starring alongside Fiennes is Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, Brían F. O’Byrne, Carlos Diehz, Merab Ninidze, Thomas Loibl, Sergio Castellitto and Isabella Rossellini.

Conclave is produced by House Productions and FilmNation Entertainment. It will be released in cinemas in November.

“All Quiet on the Western Front” filmmaker Edward Berger has commenced principal photography in Rome, Italy on Vatican thriller “Conclave.”

Joining the already announced cast of Ralph Fiennes, John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rossellini are Sergio Castellitto, Carlos Diehz, Lucian Msamati, Brían F. O’Byrne, Thomas Loibl, Merab Ninidze and Jacek Koman.

The film is based on Robert Harris’ bestselling novel of the same name that has been adapted for the screen by Peter Straughan, Oscar nominee and BAFTA winner for “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” (2011). It revolves around the Conclave, one of the world’s most secretive events. After the death of a beloved Pope, Cardinal Lawrence (Fiennes) is tasked with running the covert process of finding a new Pope inside the back corners of the Vatican. Lawrence quickly finds himself the centre of a conspiracy, as the cardinals forge factions and rivalries to serve their own ambitions. As political machinations inside the Vatican intensify,...

The fifth edition will see the TV festival return to its original springtime slot to run alongside MipTV.

French Oscar-winning director Xavier De Lestrade’s investigative thriller The Inside Game, Seeds Of Wrath and Danish bio-series The Dreamer – Becoming Karen Blixen are among the 10 new series selected for competition in the upcoming edition of French TV festival Canneseries (April 1-6).

The fifth edition sees the event return its traditional springtime slot coinciding with the MipTV content market (April 4-6), after the festival moved to September in 2021 due to the Covid-pandemic.

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Sandra Hüller with Toni Erdmann director/writer Maren Ade Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze

Maren Ade has teamed up again with costume designer Gitti Fuchs and editor Heike Parplies of her The Forest For The Trees (Der Wald Vor Lauter Bäumen) and Everyone Else (Alle Anderen) to bring us Germany's Oscar submission Toni Erdmann, starring Sandra Hüller and Peter Simonischek.

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