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“Conclave”, a thriller in the heart of the Vatican
More thrilling than a thriller, this film has its share of secrets and mysteries which punctuate an election where nothing will go as planned.
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A closed session at the Vatican more exciting than a thriller.
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- Edward Berger, a talented director, brilliantly directs a remarkable cast.
- The film, based on a novel by Robert Harris, reveals some intriguing secrets.
- Ralph Fiennes and Isabella Rossellini stand out with memorable performances.
When a pope dies, a successor must be found. For this, cardinals from all over the world meet behind closed doors in a conclave fifteen or twenty days after the death (or resignation) of the pontiff. Their votes are secret. But to be elected, a name must garner at least two-thirds of the votes. The votes follow one another over the days until consensus is reached. The chimney of the Sistine Chapel then spews white smoke, a sign that a new pope has been elected.
“Conclave” is not inspired by real events, but all the protocol rigor that is part of it is authentic. Taken from a novel by Robert Harris, the film distils suspense and surprises throughout a terribly well-organized and brilliantly staged story, that is to say with palpable rigor both in the framing and in the an ascetic context from which we do not deviate by a comma.
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The result is an exciting film, conducted and narrated in the style of a thriller, with its share of secrets and mysteries which punctuate this election where nothing will go as planned. A brilliant filmmaker, previously author in 2022 of the successful remake of “All Nothing New in the West”, Edward Berger also proves to be an excellent director of actors. Direction which begins at the level of the choice of actors. There are obvious facts here, assumed counter-uses, turns and rediscoveries. All are terribly present in their respective jobs, and this despite this standardization of costumes (of cardinals) which could deceive.
Ralph Fiennes appears to be pulling the strings in his job as supervisor. Isabella Rossellini, one of the few women in the cast, displays a maturity as natural as her lack of artifice while Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow play their part in a plot where the cards are constantly redistributed. Breathtaking, more thrilling than a thriller, the world of the Vatican finally has its great film. Very recommended.
Rating: *** Thriller (United States – 120′)
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