I spent 12 years of my life going to Catholic School, so it shouldn't be surprising to learn that one of my favorite movies of 2024 was Conclave. This papal thriller had all sorts of plot twists and turns and some of the best character development and character arcs I've seen in any recent movie. Another thing that has everyone talking about the film is its controversial ending. There's a lot to unpack with this one, and that's exactly what we will do today. We'll explain the Conclave ending, go over its plot, and discuss its meaning. Let's dive in. The Plot of 'Conclave'The film Conclave was directed by Ed Berger and written by Peter Straughan. It was based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris. The movie stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini.At the opening of the movie, we learn the Pope has died, and that the College of Cardinals is going to gather together for a Papal Conclave, to decide who's going to be the next Pope. These Cardinals come from all over the world to do this, and there is high tension between them, and between all the people in St. Peter's Square, anxiously awaiting whoever will be the next Pope. Cardinal Thomas Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes), the Dean of the College of Cardinals, is tasked with overseeing this process.The conclave becomes a battleground for the future of the Church, with four cardinals emerging as the leading contenders. Cardinal Aldo Bellini (Stanley...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 13 January