The Pope has died unexpectedly. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is entrusted with the difficult task of presiding over the election of the new pope. Powerful cardinals from all over the world travel to Rome for the conclave. Cardinal Lawrence finds himself at the center of intrigue and corruption and uncovers a secret that could shake the foundations of his faith.
After his four-time Oscar®-winning film "Nothing New in the West", successful director Edward Berger once again enters the Oscar® race with this visually stunning and atmospherically dense thriller.
US/GB/IT 2024; D: Edward Berger; with Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini; 120 min.