Conclave Review | Ralph Fiennes Leads a Riveting Religious Thriller
The thrilling movie “Conclave” delves into the intriguing, clandestine voting process within the Catholic Church for selecting a new pope. This happens when the College of Cardinals gathers in a secluded Vatican council to make their decision. Based on the 2016 novel by renowned author Robert Harris, this film exposes the darker aspects of human nature as apparently devout men (only males are allowed) engage in ruthless strategies in a blatant power struggle. Ralph Fiennes leads an exceptional group of actors portraying morally complex characters involved in Machiavellian maneuverings. The movie takes an unforeseen course while criticizing the religious authority of individuals who are supposed to be godly and exemplary leaders.