conclave is more than a film about faith, it is above all a film about power and this patriarchal society. under its guise as a chamber drama, this film reveals a poignant reality: the church operates like a state, with its alliances, betrayals, and ambitions. all of this hidden under the guise of religion. this conclave strongly echoes the many elections that divide our countries today.

honorable mention to ralph fiennes, masterful as cardinal lawrence. a man crushed by the…