Conclave
First screened in November 2024 / Most recently screened in January 2025
Director: Edward Berger. Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, Lucian Msamati, Carlos Diehz, Isabella Rossellini, Brían F. O'Byrne, Thomas Loibl, Rony Kramer, Jacek Koman, Balkissa Souley Maiga. Screenplay: Peter Straughan (based on the novel by Robert Harris).

   
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In Brief: Just often enough, a line or a tonal swerve or a performance note adds irony or wit to this preening mechanical exercise.

VOR:   Invites comparison to other electoral processes—patently, but not all that meaningfully. Style is pedestrian chic. A few helpful ambiguities.

Grade: C+


Academy Award Nominations:
Best Picture
Best Actor: Ralph Fiennes
Best Supporting Actress: Isabella Rossellini
Best Adapted Screenplay: Peter Straughan
Best Production Design: Suzie Davies, Cynthia Sleiter
Best Costume Design: Lisy Christl
Best Film Editing: Nick Emerson
Best Original Score: Volker Bertelmann

Golden Globe Nominations and Winners:
Best Picture (Drama)
Best Director: Edward Berger
Best Actor (Drama): Ralph Fiennes
Best Supporting Actress: Isabella Rossellini
Best Screenplay: Peter Straughan
Best Original Score: Volker Bertelmann

Other Awards:
National Board of Review: Best Ensemble Cast

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