Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci revel in the ritual and intrigue surrounding the process of choosing a new pontiff, in this tantalisingly tense Vatican-set drama.
The Pope has died. Cardinal Lawrence must lead the Conclave to select the new leader of the Catholic world. But as high-ranking cardinals gather, he discovers sides have been drawn and secrets that might destroy a future pope, perhaps even the Church itself, threaten to be revealed. Following his Oscar-winning success with All Quiet on the Western Front, Edward Berger presents us with another tale of conflict, albeit one where battles are waged in hushed tones in hallowed hallways.
Wimmer of four BAFTA awards including Best Film, Outstanding British Film, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Editing
Eight Oscar Nominations including Best Film and Best Actor (Ralph Fiennes), Best Supporting Actress (Isabella Rossellini)
