Conclave: Check out plot, cast, trailer, production team and release date

Focus Features has released the trailer for "Conclave," a new thriller starring Stanley Tucci, Ralph Fiennes, and Isabella Rossellini. The film, directed by Edward Berger, delves into the complex process of selecting a new Pope amid a web of conspiracies.

Plot
Focus Features has unveiled the trailer for "Conclave," a thriller starring Stanley Tucci, Ralph Fiennes, and Isabella Rossellini. The film adapts Robert Harris’s novel, set in the Vatican. The story unfolds over a few days, starting with the unexpected death of the Pope and the process to select a new one.


Cast
Ralph Fiennes plays Cardinal Lawrence, who leads the selection process. The film’s logline reveals that Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy and uncovers a secret that could impact the Catholic Church’s foundation. Stanley Tucci portrays Cardinal Bellini, a progressive candidate for the papacy, facing competition from John Lithgow’s Cardinal Tremblay. Isabella Rossellini plays Sister Agnes, who has a significant role in the election.

The supporting cast includes Sergio Castellitto as Cardinal Tedesco, Lucian Msamati as Cardinal Adeyemi, Brian F. O’Byrne as O’Malley, and Carlos Diehz.

Trailer
In the trailer, Cardinal Lawrence admits the challenge of leading the Cardinals, stating, “a duty I never thought I’d have to perform.” The Cardinals present their cases, with Lawrence emphasizing it’s not a war, while Bellini counters, “It is a war, and you have to commit to a side.”


Production Team
Edward Berger, known for his Oscar-winning "All Quiet on the Western Front," directs "Conclave." The screenplay is by Peter Straughan, known for "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy." Composer Volker Bertelmann collaborates with Berger again to score the film. Stéphane Fontaine, noted for "A Prophet," serves as the cinematographer, and Suzie Davies, from "Saltburn," is the production designer.

Release Date
"Conclave" will be released in limited theaters on November 1 and will have a wide release on November 8. The film is also expected to be screened at Fall film festivals.

FAQs

What is the release date for "Conclave"?
Focus Features will release "Conclave" in limited theaters on November 1, with a wide release on November 8.

Who are the main stars in "Conclave"?
The main stars of "Conclave" include Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and Isabella Rossellini.