El poder, la avaricia, la corrupción; todos elementos tan humanos como lo son la violencia, la mentira, y la hipocresía. No serían noticias, ni tampoco sorprenderían a nadie, si no se tratase de mucha de la trama que podemos ver en Conclave, una película nominada al Academy Award en varias categorías. Incluyendo mejor película, mejor actor y mejor guión. Personalmente, no les mentiré, mi experiencia con el cine religioso ha sido espectacular. Son muchísimos los films, que tratan aquellas cositas que no vemos en las catedralws, monumentos, templos, mezquita, sinagogaa, o iglesias del mindo...
Sin embargo, en Conclave somos testigos de algo que, en serio amo de un buen thriller: el conflicto. Aquí loa protagonistas son los jerarcas más privilegiados de la historia moderna de la Humanidad, nada más y nada menos, que los cardenales de la Iglesia Católica Apostólica y Romana. El antiguo Papa ha fallecido por causas naturales, y la Iglesia ha quedado acéfala. Es importantísimo que se reúna el Conclave para elegir al nuevo Rey de la Iglesia de Dios en la Tierra. Y son seres humanas no muy distintos a usted y a mí. Solo que con la convicción de que han sido elegidos para guiar a las almas del mundo.
Lejos de ser (los cardenales, aspirantes a Papas) personas ejemplares, podemos ver cómo la Iglesia no es distinta en sus formasy manejos de Poder a una disputa similar pero dentro de la mafia clásica de toda la vida. El anhelo por llegar a mandar y tener todo el poder, es tal, que casi de inmediato somos testigos de cómo los plácido hombres de Dios se transforman en algo más parecido a una trama de un episodio de Game of Thrones, que al dulce obispo qué da la misa los domingos en la congregación más cercana a su hogar.
No voy a obviar el impecable trabajo de Ralph Finnes, un actor que me resulta también una debilidad. Lo sigo desde la Lista de Schindler, de Spielberg, y honestamente no me asombra ver lo dinámico y talentoso que es. En Conclave, es el guía del concilio de cardenales. Una especie de administrador de las elección y autoridad moral para los demás. Además, es la representación del ojo inquisidor y alg escéptico con respecto al pape mismo de la fe en la vida de las personas. Stanley Tucci, otro fantástico actor, hace dupla con Finnes, y dentro de la película tiene líneas muy sólidas que son imposibles de obviar e ignorar.
Pero, ¿cuál es el aporte de Conclave? Para mí, dos cosas. Su preciosa fotografía cinematográfica, y el diseño de los personajes. Además. El plot twist del final es, como mínimo, original y sumamente transgresor. Por eso creo que es tan aclamada y considerada. Es imposible que no la disfrutes. Créeme, quien escribe, es alguien que detesta las tradiciones y no sigue demasiado a la Iglesia pero es la forma en la que está dirigida esta película lo que la hace tan peculiar. Sus tomas son inquietantes, simétricas, preciosas desde la gama del color y prácticamente una obra del Barroco. Por amor a Dios, ya que estr domingo próximo son los Academy Awards en su 97th edición, te invito a que le des una oportunidad y la juzgues tú misma....
›Conclave (2024) || A Holy Power Struggle That Feels Anything But Divine@teknon297d
I have to be honest, religious films usually don’t grab me. The few I’ve seen, if I did see at all, either felt too preachy, too distant, or just plain dull. But this one? It surprised me. This is the first one that had me hooked and unblinking from the very beginning. I give it to the director, Edward Berger, for not making it a sermon dressed up as cinema. It is a political thriller in holy robes and I just couldn’t look away.
One of the first things that caught my eye was the cardinals smoking. It made me pause for a second and I thought, Wait, are cardinals even allowed to smoke? Maybe allowed isn’t the right word. Are cardinals ‘supposed’ to be seen smoking? Isn’t smoking considered a sin amongst these high priests? Watching these men of faith puffing away while deciding the next Pope was so jarring, yet so human, that it pulled me deeper into the story.
I’m not Catholic, but I’ve always found their rituals fascinating. The incense, the chanting, the weight of tradition. This film doesn’t shy away from showing all of that, and honestly? It’s mesmerizing. The Vatican setting is magnificent: grand halls drenched in candlelight, I had the feeling of being inside walls that have held centuries of secrets and for a second I felt unworthy. The atmosphere is both sacred and suffocating, like the walls themselves are listening.
And then there are the costumes, scarlet robes, gold-trimmed vestments, each detail making the cardinals look less like men and more like players in some ancient ritual. It’s beautiful but also intimidating, like power made visible in fabric.
Performance-wise, Ralph Fiennes carries the film with quiet brilliance. His Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, isn’t loud or flashy, he’s conflicted, cautious and merely human in a world that demands perfection. The supporting cast (Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini) add layers of intrigue, making it feel less like a religious ceremony and more like a chess match where every piece has its own agenda.
had to look up the real names of the supporting casts
What makes Conclave standout to me is the tension that simmers beneath its silence. Those whispered confessions, subtle glance, felt loaded. This isn’t about saints and sinners, but about ambition, guilt, faith and survival, all locked in the same room.
Would I recommend it? With a hand to my chest, I absolutely do. Even if you’re not into religious films (like me), this one grabs you with its atmosphere and drama. It’s slow, sure, but it’s the kind of slow burn that makes you lean forward, not tune out.
I am yet to find out if this film won an Oscars because it is absolutely deserving of it in my honest opinion.
Hello everyone, friends of Hive, fans of good stories, this time I want to bring you all a new review, I just saw a movie, Conclave, and whew! I need to talk to you about this, it's a movie that really moves you, it leaves you thinking, that feels... important! Let's see, the idea itself already catches you, imagine: the Pope dies, just like that, they close the Vatican with all the padlocks... all the Cardinals of the world go to Rome for the conclave, that super secret thing, centuries old, to elect the new Pope, nobody has any idea what goes on in there, and that's gold for a movie. It’s like the most tense election in the world, but with all the vibe of tradition, faith and, let’s be honest, definitely a ton of political stuff, the movie milks the whole mystery… they sell it as a political and religious thriller, and the tension they manage is great, listen, the people behind this are pure heavyweights…
Directed by Edward Burger, do you remember All Quiet on the Western Front? The one that had like a thousand Oscar nominations and won a bunch? Well, that one! And the script is by Peter Straughan, who was nominated for adapting Tinker Tailor… so you go in expecting something good, intelligent, well-crafted cinema… and believe me, they deliver, this isn’t just a movie; it’s… it’s good cinema, the kind that feels classic, careful, where every shot, every dialogue, is thought out. And in the middle of it all, the one who rocks it is Ralph Fiennes, he plays Cardinal Lawrence, a Vatican bigwig who basically has to organize the entire conclave, ensuring that the age-old rules are followed... he does it simply incredible, he has this intensity that seems contained, long-suffering... he reminded me a bit of Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer last year, that vibe of the guy who carries the world on his shoulders and fights with himself. His character, Lawrence, isn't one to seek the spotlight; in fact, it seemed as though they had half forgotten him in his career, and that is precisely why he is ideal to handle this mess, because he doesn't go around with all his ambition, like almost everyone else... he's like the calm eye of the hurricane, trying to navigate this whole mess while he himself is in his own crisis of faith... truly, a brutal performance that sustains the entire film.
Hola a todos, amigos de Hive, fanáticos de las buenas historias, en esta ocasión quiero traerles a todos ustedes una nueva reseña, acabo de ver una película, Conclave, y ¡uf!, necesito hablarles de esto, es una película que de verdad te mueve algo, te deja pensando, que se siente.. ¡importante! A ver, la idea de por sí ya te atrapa, imagínense: se muere el Papa, así de la nada, cierran el Vaticano con todo y candados.. todos los Cardenales del mundo van a Roma para el cónclave, ese rollo súper secreto, de siglos, para elegir al nuevo Papa, nadie tiene ni idea de qué pasa ahí adentro, y eso es oro para una película. Es como la elección más tensa del mundo, pero con toda la onda de la tradición, la fe y, seamos honestos, seguro un montón de cosas políticas, la peli le saca todo el jugo a ese misterio.. la venden como thriller político y religioso, y la tensión que maneja, es genial, escuchen, la gente detrás de esto es puro peso pesado..
Dirige Edward Burger, ¿se acuerdan de Sin novedad en el frente? ¿Esa que tuvo como mil nominaciones al Oscar y ganó un montón? Bueno, ese mismo! Y el guion es de Peter Straughan, que lo nominaron por adaptar El Topo.. así que ya entras esperando algo bueno, cine inteligente, bien hechecito.. h créanme que lo cumplen, esto no es nomás una película; es... es cine del bueno, de ese que se siente clásico, cuidado, donde cada toma, cada diálogo, está pensado. Y en medio de todo, el que la rompe es Ralph Fiennes, él es el Cardenal Lawrence, un pez gordo del Vaticano que básicamente tiene que organizar todo el cónclave, que se sigan las reglas viejísimas.. lo hace simplemente increíble, tiene esa intensidad como contenida, sufrida.. me recordó un poco a Cillian Murphy en Oppenheimer el año pasado, esa vibra del tipo que carga un mundo en los hombros y lucha consigo mismo. Su personaje, Lawrence, no es de los que buscan reflectores; de hecho, como que lo tenían medio olvidado en su carrera, y justo por eso es ideal para manejar este relajo, porque no anda con la ambición a todo lo que da, como casi todos los demás.. es como el ojo tranquilo del huracán, tratando de navegar todo este lío mientras él mismo anda en su propia crisis de fe.. de verdad, una actuación brutal que sostiene toda la película.
But we also have to give recognition to the rest of the cast, pure crack, people! There's Stanley Tucci as Cardinal Bellini, the one who wants the Church to modernize, he puts a kind of desperate energy into it, because he feels that this election is perhaps the last chance to take the Church where he thinks it should go. Then you have Sergio Castellitto as the traditionalist, the one who doesn't want to budge on anything; John Lithgow as the "calm" option, so as not to get into fights; and Lucien Msamati as a cardinal who's aiming to be the first African Pope in centuries... each with his own flag, his own idea of the Church, and watching them clash... wow, it's fascinating! Even Isabella Rossellini, she comes across as a nun, Sister Agnes, she doesn't appear that much, but how every second she's on screen weighs... she has a presence, a calm authority that is truly felt among so many cardinals, seriously, the whole cast is incredible.
Now, between us, don't expect chases or shootouts, okay? This is a thriller, but one of those "people talking in rooms" kind. Have you heard of Succession? Well, imagine it in the Vatican, more or less... it's all about the discussions, the secret agreements, the leaks they make on purpose, the power games... that super-intense back-and-forth that happens with pure dialogue and seeing who switches sides... some may find it boring, but give me this every time... I love this kind of tense drama, which grabs you with the words, where every sentence counts. The script is sharp, it pulls you in right... after the first 10 minutes, just to get the hang of it, I was already inside, leaning back in my seat trying to take everything in... It has its good points too, there are moments of humor that did make us laugh, which is appreciated because it doesn't make everything feel so serious or heavy.
Pero también hay que darle reconocimiento al resto del reparto, puro crack, gente! Está Stanley Tucci como el Cardenal Bellini, el que anda queriendo que la Iglesia se modernice, le mete una energía como desesperada, porque siente que esta elección es quizás la última oportunidad para llevar la Iglesia por donde él cree que debe ir.. Luego tienes a Sergio Castellitto como el tradicionalista, el que no quiere moverle nada; John Lithgow como la opción "tranqui", para no meterse en broncas; y Lucien Msamati como un cardenal que le tira a ser el primer Papa africano en siglos.. cada uno con su bandera, su idea de la Iglesia, y verlos chocar... ¡uff, es fascinante! Hasta Isabella Rossellini, sale como una monja, la Hermana Agnes, no sale tanto, pero cómo pesa cada segundo que está en pantalla.. tiene una presencia, una autoridad tranquila que de verdad se siente entre tanto cardenal, en serio, todo el elenco está increíble.
Ahora, aquí entre nos, no esperen persecuciones ni balaceras, ¿eh? Esto es un thriller, pero de esos de "gente hablando en habitaciones". ¿Ubican Succession? Pues imagínenselo en el Vaticano, más o menos.. todo va de las discusiones, los acuerdos en secreto, las filtraciones que hacen a propósito, los juegos de poder... ese estira y afloja súper intenso que pasa con puro diálogo y viendo quién se cambia de bando.. algunos tal vez les puede parecer aburrido, pero a mí denme esto siempre.. me encanta este tipo de drama tenso, que te atrapa con las palabras, donde cada frase cuenta. El guion está filoso, te mete de lleno.. yo, después de los primeros 10 minutitos como para agarrarle la onda, ya estaba adentro, inclinado en el asiento tratando de captar todo.. tiene sus puntadas buenas también, hay momentos de humor que sí nos sacaron la carcajada, lo cual se agradece para que no se sienta todo tan serio o pesado.
This isn't just about seeing who gets to wear that elegant hat. The film delves into some really heavy themes... I mean, it digs deep into things like faith itself, the clash between the same old thing, tradition, and the idea that we need to change, to move forward; how ambition can rot everything, even in a place that's supposed to be sacred; they even touch on the problem of women in a Church that, well, is ruled by men. It makes you think a lot about whether leaders, especially religious ones, have to be perfect, or if it's precisely their mistakes, their problems, that make them human, closer to us, you know?
Fiennes' character gives a fantastic speech saying that the next Pope doesn't have to be a saint, but a sinner who tries hard to overcome his faults, and of course, imagine the looks on the Cardinals' faces, who think they're the last Coca-Cola in the desert. Obviously, they didn't like it at all! Haha. And something that really struck me is how this whole power struggle resembles normal, everyday politics. I mean, you see the cardinals with their cliques looking for support, making deals behind the scenes, even putting their foot in each other's mouths... it feels familiar! Like watching any presidential or congressional election go haywire, but with more incense and more Catholic clothing, right?
It clearly shows you these dynamics of power, of negotiation, of influence, and yes, even of corruption, that happen anywhere where people fight over who's in charge... something I appreciated, and maybe you're surprised, is that the film touches on all these strong, adult themes—doubt, sin, politics, dirty secrets—but it does so without the need for crazy violence or profanity every two seconds... in fact, it's rated PG, which is suitable for almost everyone! Which is crazy for such an intense, complex film, really, it feels fresh. It shows you that you can make serious, thought-provoking, adult films without having to scream "LOOK HOW ADULT I AM!" in your face with all the heavy-hitting scenes. Let the drama and the ideas do their work.
Esto no es nomás ver quién se queda con el gorrito ese elegante, la peli se mete con temas bien, bien densos.. o sea, se clava en cosas como la fe misma, el choque entre lo de siempre, la tradición, y la onda de que hay que cambiar, avanzar; cómo la ambición puede pudrir todo, hasta en un lugar que se supone sagrado, hasta tocan el problema de las mujeres en una Iglesia que, pues, es regida por hombres, te deja pensando un montón sobre si los líderes, sobre todo los religiosos, tienen que ser perfectos, o si justo sus errores, sus problemas, es lo que los hace humanos, más cercanos a uno, ¿saben?
El personaje de Fiennes se avienta un discurso buenísimo diciendo que el próximo Papa no tiene que ser un santo, sino un pecador que le echa ganas para superar sus fallas, y claro, imagínense la cara de los Cardenales, que se creen la última Coca-Cola del desierto, obvio no les cayó nada bien! Jaja. Y algo que me pegó mucho es cómo toda esta lucha de poder se parece a la política normal, la de todos los días, o sea, ves a los cardenales con sus grupitos buscando apoyo, haciendo sus acuerdos por debajo del agua, hasta metiéndose el pie entre ellos.. se siente familiar! Como ver cualquier elección presidencial o de diputados hecha un desmadre, pero con más incienso y ropa más católica, ¿no?
Te muestra clarito esas dinámicas de poder, de negociar, de influencias y sí, hasta de corrupción, que pasan en cualquier lugar donde la gente se pelea por mandar.. algo que agradecí, y tal vez les sorprende, es que la peli toca todos estos temas fuertes, de adultos – la duda, el pecado, la cosa política, secretos turbios – pero lo hace sin necesidad de darte violencia a lo loco o groserías cada dos segundos.. de hecho, tiene clasificación PG, o sea, apta para casi todos! Lo cual es una locura para una película tan intensa, tan compleja, la verdad, se siente fresco. Te demuestra que puedes hacer cine serio, que te pone a pensar, cine para adultos, sin tener que estar gritándote a la cara "¡MIRA QUÉ ADULTO SOY!" con puras escenas fuertes, deja que el drama y las ideas hagan su trabajo.
Okay, okay... now, without spoiling anything... there's a twist, right near the end... and wow, let me tell you, I did NOT see this one coming... I mean, not even if you gave me a thousand chances to guess, it's... daring, I think it's going to be very divisive. It's one of those things that can easily be misunderstood, or that people can use to stir up trouble in these crazy times we're living in, you know? Me? Honestly, I'm still thinking about it... on one hand, I won't deny that it's interesting and it makes you rethink things, but on the other... I don't know if it was really necessary for the story they were telling. It felt a bit like you were telling a really good story about how you almost killed yourself in your car and suddenly you put in a crazy gear, it's a really sharp change of direction right at the end, and while yes, you remember that, I wonder if it doesn't take a bit of the shine off all the well-crafted drama we saw before, it's what keeps me thinking the most.
Maybe I'll have to watch it more times now that I know what's going on to make a good decision... but look, even with that little doubt about the ending, the vast majority of the film—easily 98%—is simply brutal. The acting, as I told you, is top-notch... the direction is steady, creating a tension that's jaw-dropping. The script is sharp, intelligent, and grips you... visually, wow! It's also incredible—how they show you the Vatican, the grandeur and the shadows, that contrast between the luxurious and the human drama happening inside. The production design feels super real; you believe you're right there, in those sacred, semi-claustrophobic halls. The music also helps a lot to create the atmosphere, that throbbing you feel underneath you the whole time... so, overall? I was fascinated. It's smart, suspenseful, beautifully made and leaves you thinking a lot, the ending felt a little less natural than everything that came before, but that's just a minor detail compared to how solid the film is... I'll easily give it a 9.5/10, it's one of those films that stays with you... and well friends, that's all for today, I hope you liked this review, see you soon, I've left the trailer down here, see you a lot! Bye!
Bueno, bueno... ahora, sin spoilearles nada... hay un giro, casi al final.. y wow, déjenme decirles que NO me la vi venir.. o sea, ni aunque me dieran mil chances para adivinar, es... atrevido, creo que va a dividir mucho las opiniones. Es de esas cosas que fácil se puede entender mal, o que la gente puede usar para armar alboroto en estos tiempos locos que vivimos, ¿saben? ¿Yo? La verdad, todavía le estoy dando vueltas.. por un lado, no niego que está interesante y te hace repensar cosas, pero por otro... no sé si de verdad era necesario para la historia que estaban contando. Se sintió un poco como si estuvieras contando una historia buenísima de cómo casi te matas en el coche y de repente metes un cambio loco, es un cambio de dirección bien fuerte justo al final, y aunque sí, te acuerdas de eso, me pregunto si no le quita un poco de brillo a todo el drama tan bien armado que vimos antes, es lo que más me trae dando vueltas todavía.
Quizás tenga que verla más veces ya sabiendo qué onda para decidirme bien.. pero miren, incluso con esa dudita sobre el final, la gran mayoría de la película – fácil el 98% – es simplemente brutal, la actuación, ya les dije, de primer nivel todos.. la dirección es firme, crea una tensión que te mueres. El guion está afilado, inteligente y te atrapa.. visualmente, ¡uff!, también es increíble – cómo te muestran el Vaticano, la grandeza y las sombras, ese contraste entre lo lujoso y el drama humano que pasa adentro. El diseño de producción se siente súper real, te crees que estás ahí mismo, en esos pasillos sagrados y medio claustrofóbicos, la música también ayuda un montón a crear la atmósfera, ese como latido que sientes todo el tiempo por debajo.. así que, ¿en general? Me tuvo fascinado. Es inteligente, llena de suspenso, hermosamente hecha y te deja pensando un buen, el final, se sintió un poquito menos natural que todo lo anterior, pero eso es nomás un detallito comparado con lo sólida que está la película.. fácil le doy un 9.5/10, es de esas pelis que se te quedan grabadas.. y bueno amigos, eso es todo por hoy, espero que les haya gustado esta reseña, nos veremos pronto, les dejo el trailer por aquí abajo, vuidense mucho! Byebye!
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How are you movie lovers? I am very happy to be here again sharing with you in a new post. With the recent unfortunate event of the Pope's passing, I decided to watch Conclave, which was also very present last year.
¿Que tal amantes del cine? Estoy muy feliz de estar aquí de nuevo compartiendo con ustedes en un nuevo post. Con el reciente suceso lamentable del fallecimiento del Papa, decidí ver Conclave, que también estuvo muy presente el año pasado.
Conclave (2024), is a film directed by Edward Berger and starring Ralph Fiennes. Based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Robert Harris. After the death of the pope, the cardinals meet in a conclave to elect his successor, this is under the leadership of the dean Thomas Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes), there are several candidates to be the next pope and here we begin to see the reality of human nature.
Conclave (2024), es una película dirigida por Edward Berger y protagonizada por Ralph Fiennes. Basada en la novela homónima de Robert Harris de 2016. Después de la muerte del papa, los cardenales se reúnen en un conclave para elegir a su sucesor, este esta bajo el liderazgo de el decano Thomas Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes), hay varios candidatos para ser el próximo papa y aquí empezamos a ver la realidad de la naturaleza humana.
Obviously all the candidates wanted to be the next pope. Just imagine becoming the most famous man in the world and having so many people respect and admire you just for being you, anyone can get in over their head and these cardinals aspiring to be the pope were no exception. The film immerses us in the days of the conclave and how some cardinals hinder their opponents to make them disqualify them and take power (so to speak).
Obviamente todos los candidatos querían ser el próximo papa. Solo imaginen pasar a ser el hombre mas famoso del mundo y que muchas personas te respeten y admiren solo por ser tu, a cualquiera se le puede subir a la cabeza y estos cardinales aspirantes a ser el papa no eran la excepción. La película nos sumerge en los días del conclave y como algunos cardinales les ponen trabas a sus contrincantes para hacer que los descalifiquen y ellos hacerse con el poder (por así decirlo).
The movie really surprised me, honestly I really like movies of this type and I really enjoyed it, the ending was a plot twist that left me with my mouth open. The performances are pretty good and bring you into the story, they make you see that these people who are supposed to be men of God, are also humans with ambitions and evil desires, who somehow have to appear this kind of saintliness. I really recommend this movie if you are someone who enjoys psychological suspense. I hope you liked today's post, I'll say goodbye for now, thank you very much for reading and see you in another post ❤️
Realmente la película me sorprendió, sinceramente me gustan mucho las películas de este tipo y realmente la disfruté, el final fue un plot twist que me dejo con la boca abierta. Las actuaciones son bastante buenas y te introducen dentro de la historia, te hacen ver que estas personas que se suponen que son hombres de Dios, también son humanos con ambiciones y malos deseos, que de alguna manera tienen que aparentar esta especie de santidad. Yo realmente recomiendo esta película si eres alguien que disfruta del suspenso psicológico. Espero que te haya gustado el post de hoy, yo por ahora me despido, muchas gracias por leerme y nos vemos luego en otro post ❤️
Saludos a todos los movie lovers de esta comunidad. Cono ya se está haciendo costumbre (y me encanta), ya les tengo preparada otra reseña de otra película bastante popular en las últimas semanas. Se trata de Conclave dirigido por Edward Berger, a quien conocemos por la película “Sin novedad en el frente”.
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Greetings to all movie lovers in this community. As it is becoming a habit (and I love it), I have prepared for you another review of another movie that has been quite popular in the last weeks. It is Conclave, directed by Edward Berger, whom we know from the movie “All Quiet on the Front Lines”.
Ya sé que Conclave se puso de moda por lo que pasó. Pero la realidad es que estaba en mi lista de por ver desde hace mucho tiempo, pero hace poco fue cuando pude verla en Prime, porque tiene un par de semanas de haberse estrenado. Creo que ha sido pura casualidad, pero también me parece propicia la película para lo que está ocurriendo últimamente en el mundo.
La premisa de esta película es sencilla y al grano. El Papa ha muerto y todos los cardenales del mundo debe presentarse en el Vaticano para elegir al nuevo sumo pontífice. El encargado de todo este protocolo es el Diácono Cardenal Thomas Lawrence, interpretado magistralmente por Ralph Fiennes. Él debe dirigir el Conclave, y en este hay 3 candidatos fuertes, uno progresista, un conservador y un tradicionalista. Así que esta película, más allá de hacernos recuperar la fe, nos muestra los movimientos políticos que se manejan dentro de la Iglesia Católica.
La película nos dio todo. Chismes, tensión, suspenso y un plot twist que salvó las dos lentas horas de película. Debo resaltar, que aunque la película tiene un ritmo lento, no se me hace desproporcional con el tema milenario de la iglesia. La cinematografía es maravillosa, una auténtica obra de arte. Las actuaciones, perfectas. Es que no podíamos pedir un elenco más complejo que el que tiene esta película.
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I know Conclave got a lot of buzz because of what happened. But the reality is that it had been on my to-watch list for a long time, but it was only recently that I was able to see it on Prime, because it's a couple of weeks old. I think it was purely coincidental, but I also find the film conducive to what is happening in the world lately.
The premise of this film is simple and to the point. The Pope has died, and all the cardinals of the world must present themselves at the Vatican to elect the new Supreme Pontiff. In charge of all this protocol is Deacon Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, played masterfully by Ralph Fiennes. He must lead the Conclave, and in this one there are 3 strong candidates, a progressive, a conservative, and a traditionalist. So this movie, beyond making us recover our faith, shows us the political movements that are managed within the Catholic Church.
The movie gave us everything. Gossip, tension, suspense, and a plot twist that saved the two hours of slow movie. I must point out that although the film has a slow pace, it does not seem disproportionate to the millennial theme of the church. The cinematography is wonderful, a true work of art. The performances are perfect. We could not ask for a more complex cast than the one in this film.
Aunque lamentablemente, esta película no gano Oscars ni premios como mejor película, el guion adaptado y el elenco se ganaron varios premios. Y hablando de los óscares, esta película tuvo muchas críticas por la inclusión de Isabella Rossellini como mejor actriz secundaria, que realmente no hizo un papel memorable y dejó por fuera a Margaret Qualley, quien merecía, al menos, su nominación como mejor actriz secundaria.
Como ya lo mencioné antes, la verdadera fortaleza de esta película es el final, sin esto, creo que habría pasado al olvido como muchas otras películas de este género. Así que, felicidades al escritor de la novela homónima, Robert Harris, porque estuvo increíble e inmejorable. Bravo.
Ahora quiero comentarles algo que me ocurrió mientras veía la película. Como ya les dije, estaba pendiente desde el año pasado de verla porque todo el mundo la recomendaba, pero sinceramente, lo procrastiné. Así que el pasado jueves, a mediodía, empecé, por fin, a ver la película. Mientras la veía, entré a X a ver que hablaba la gente, y justo en ese momento empezaron a salir las publicaciones con el humo blanco que anunciaba que había nuevo Papa. Seguí viendo la película, y cuando la terminé ya estaba anunciado el nuevo. Me pareció un timming perfecto el que haya estado sucediendo todo al mismo tiempo en el que veía la película.
Yo no soy católica ni cristiana, pero sí me da curiosidad ver como se desarrollan todas estas religiones del mundo. Siento que hay un misterio y una magia, sobre todo la parte artística del protocolo que envuelve a un Conclave, y la maravillosa adaptación de todo esto en esta increíble obra cinematográfica es algo de aplaudir. Yo se las recomiendo a todos. Está disponible en Amazon Prime, les va a encantar (o tal vez no 😏).
Gracias a todos por leer, nos seguimos leyendo. Les comparto el tráiler para que se animen.
English
Although unfortunately, this film did not win any Oscars or Best Picture awards, the adapted screenplay and the cast won several awards. And speaking of Oscars, this movie got a lot of criticism for the inclusion of Isabella Rossellini as Best Supporting Actress. She didn't really play a memorable role and left out Margaret Qualley, who deserved, at least, her nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
As I mentioned before, the real strength of this film is the ending, without this, I think it would have gone into oblivion like many other films of this genre. So, kudos to the writer of the eponymous novel, Robert Harris, because he was amazing and unbeatable. Bravo.
Now I want to tell you something that happened to me while I was watching the movie. As I told you, I had been waiting since last year to see it because everyone recommended it, but honestly, I procrastinated. So last Thursday, at noon, I finally started watching the movie. While I was watching it, I logged on to X to see what people were talking about, and just then the white smoke postings started coming out announcing that there was a new Pope. I kept watching the movie, and by the time I finished it, the new Pope was announced. I thought it was a perfect timing that everything was happening at the same time I was watching the movie.
I am not Catholic or Christian, but I am curious to see how all these world religions develop. I feel that there is a mystery and a magic, especially the artistic part of the protocol that surrounds a Conclave, and the wonderful adaptation of all this in this incredible cinematographic work is something to applaud. I recommend it to everyone. It's available on Amazon Prime, you're going to love it (or maybe not 😏).
Thank you all for reading, we'll keep reading. I share with you the trailer to get you in the mood.
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Conclave is a movie that I normally never would have watched if it wasn't for the recent events of the new pope being chosen. I'm not relegious and have no connection with it whatsoever as a more rational person who goes more by facts. This said, I generally see it as an added factor to watch a movie about a recent real-life event and as I approach it more as a way to potentially learn something. In the same way last year, I watched Dumb Money when this roaring Kitty guy posted that Lock in meme that made him popular again which helped me enjoy that movie. This said, I didn't have any expectations on Conclave aside from bad ones as this just isn't the kind of movie that I'm generally into. However, it pleasantly surprised me even though I watched it in 2 days as I felt on Friday after 30 minutes that I needed effort to stay awake.
Conclave (7.0/10)
I mainly looked at this movie as an inside view of what actually goes on during the election of the new pope as the only real thing I know about it is that a bunch of cardinals come togheter in vatican city to choose the new pope and if they got to a consensus there is white smoke and if they don't there is black smoke.
The movie was actually made very well visually and it was the first one I saw from Director Edward Berger. The acting and the main role of Ralph Fiennes was cast very well, but I always have somewhat of an issue when actors that played in an iconic Tv Show appear in movies as they tend to take me completely out of it. This was the case when seeing John Litgow who is the old guy from 3rd Rock From The Sun. I rememer feeling the same thing when I first saw him in Interstellar but also here it rather quickly faded away again.
Movie Plot (Spoiler Free):
"When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a web of conspiracies and intrigue that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church."
There isn't that much to this movie when it comes down to the actual story which I would say is a good thing as it helped to keep it rather realistic. What it comes down to is that many of these old guys who all want to become the new pope get power hungry and try to make the vote go their way in some dirty ways. Something about this movie made me kind of feel like I was watching "12 Angry Men" with some good guys trying to get to the best and most fair outcome which is actually a good thing.
The story when it comes down to it is fairly thin but it gave a nice twist which I liked. For those who don't want to watch it but want to know what happens in just a couple sentences...
Spoiler
So the pope dies and there is a conclave to choose the new one, one of the cardinals attending is one nobody heard of before. There is somewhat of a battle between different favorites and some because of things of the past that get dragged into it get eliminated. There is something of a vocal argument at some point at which the new guy peaks up with a speach that makes everyone vote for him so he gets to become pope. However, it turns out that he's actually born a women which is held quiet to the public after which the movie ends.
Conclusion
There are quite some things I actually liked about this movie and the fact that nothing spectacular or unrealistic happens is one of it. I also liked an early speech of the main character who was indicating that doubt is needed in order to have faith. I learned something watching this one of how the actual voting process works but I missed debates about who it should become as it mainly were just always silent votes until there was a consensus. At some point it be became instantly predictable who the new pope would be voted but there was a nice twist afterward which made the movie better. Overall I enjoyed watching it which I didn't expect while I also wasn't blown away. A Solid 7.0/10 and the fact that it's about recent news events certainly helped. If there ever is a time to watch this one it is now.
La verdad es que ver esta película con los recientes hechos del Papa Francisco cae como anillo al dedo para enterarse más o menos lo que transcurre alrededor del mundo, la fotografía de la película está bellamente lograda, los contrastes en sus colores son impresionantes, y como cada diálogo está bellamente construido.
The truth is that watching this film with the recent events of Pope Francis is a great way to learn more or less what is going on around the world, the photography of the film is beautifully done, the contrasts in its colors are impressive, and as each dialogue is beautifully constructed.
Si debo decir que llegaba la primera hora puede llegar a ponerse un poco más lenta de lo normal, pero debe ser así para llegar el momento del clímax final, incluso ver reflejado en los personajes, como la religión queda a un lado y la fe ahora simplemente convertirse en una especie de juego de poder, en el como la figura del Papa ya no solamente representa una religión sino también una especie de poder político.
If I must say that the first hour can get a little slower than normal, but it must be so to reach the moment of the final climax, even see reflected in the characters, as religion is left aside and faith now simply become a kind of power game, in which the figure of the Pope no longer represents only a religion but also a kind of political power.
Las actuaciones sin duda son lo mejor de la película junto con el vestuario, debo decir que nunca me esperó una película tan buena basada en una religión, pero la verdad lo logra hacer de manera increíble incluso me atrevo a decir de manera ciertamente respetuosa, porque si bien críticas ciertos puntos sobre cómo se manejan en la religión la verdad en ningún momento sentí que estuvieron faltando respeto a la misma, si tienen la oportunidad de verla la verdad creo que es bastante bueno, Eso sí opino que el final puede llegar a ser un poco extraño no malo, y tampoco fuera la ordinario solamente que no terminará de agradar a todas las personas.
The performances are undoubtedly the best of the film along with the costumes, I must say that I never expected such a good movie based on a religion, but the truth manages to do it in an incredible way even dare I say in a certainly respectful way, because although I criticize certain points about how they are handled in the religion the truth at no time I felt that they were disrespecting it, if you have the opportunity to see the truth I think it's pretty good, I do think that the end can become a little strange not bad, and not out of the ordinary only that it will not end up pleasing all people.
Conclave is one of those films that you spend time with in order to process it. It is directed by Edward Berger, who manages to pass through the closed doors of the Vatican during the most secret process, the election of a new pope. The truth is I had no idea what to expect when I started watching this movie about a group of cardinals voting, it's a political thriller with red robes set in one of the most impressive places in the world. Robert Harris' novel serves as inspiration for the film, the premise itself is very good especially with seeing the inner workings of the Vatican, the images are quite impressive.
Conclave es de esas películas que pasas tiempo para poder procesarla, está dirigida por Edward Berger que logra pasar las puertas cerradas del Vaticano durante el proceso más secreto, la elección de un nuevo papa. La verdad no tenía ni idea de qué esperar cuando comencé a ver esta película sobre un grupo de cardenales votando, es un thriller político con túnicas rojas ambientado en uno de los lugares más impresionantes del mundo. La novela de Robert Harris sirve de inspiración para la película, la premisa en sí es muy buena en especial con ver el funcionamiento interno del Vaticano, las imágenes son bastante impresionantes.
The story begins with the death of the Pope and Cardinal Lawrence is forced to organize the conclave, the meeting of cardinals who will elect the next head of the Catholic Church. The cardinals are isolated in a special dormitory, separated from the outside world, and they vote until they find a two-thirds majority for a candidate. The main rivals quickly emerge: there is the ultra-conservative Cardinal Tedesco who wants to return traditional values to the Church and seems to have problems with immigrants and other religions; Cardinal Bellini is a liberal candidate who does not really want the job; Cardinal Adeyemi could become the first African pope; and Cardinal Tremblay is a political schemer who does everything possible to get votes. but there is a surprise addition and that is Cardinal Benitez, the Archbishop of Kabul, who had been appointed by the previous pope but whose appointment had been kept secret.
La historia comienza con la muerte del Papa y el cardenal Lawrence se ve obligado a organizar el cónclave, la reunión de cardenales que elegirán al próximo jefe de la Iglesia Católica, los cardenales están aislados en un dormitorio especial, separados del mundo exterior y votan hasta que encuentran una mayoría de dos tercios para un candidato. Los principales rivales aparecen rápidamente, está el cardenal ultraconservador Tedesco que quiere devolver a la Iglesia los valores tradicionales y parece tener problemas con los inmigrantes y otras religiones; el cardenal Bellini es un candidato liberal que en realidad no quiere el puesto, el cardenal Adeyemi que podría convertirse en el primer papa africano y el cardenal Tremblay un intrigante político que hace todo lo posible por obtener los votos, pero hay una incorporación sorpresa y es el cardenal Benítez el arzobispo de Kabul que había sido nombrado por el papa anterior pero cuyo nombramiento se mantuvo en secreto.
Secrets begin to come to light as the voting progresses, it is revealed that Adeyemi had a son decades ago, that Tremblay is caught bribing cardinals to get their votes, and the tension between the conservative and liberal lines grows. At the same time, the cardinals are not safe from attacks of violence or disturbances in the outside world and this increases the pressure on their decision. Cardinal Lawrence finds himself in his own crisis of faith and tries to maintain the honesty of the process but when he feels it is necessary he breaks the rules to discover the truth about the candidates.
Los secretos comienzan a salir a la luz a medida que avanza la votación, se revela que Adeyemi tuvo un hijo hace décadas, que Tremblay es sorprendido sobornando cardenales para conseguir sus votos, y la tensión entre la línea conservadora y la liberal se hace más grande. Al mismo tiempo, los cardenales no están a salvo de los ataques de violencia o disturbios en el mundo exterior y esto hace que aumente más la presión sobre su decisión. El cardenal Lawrence se encuentra en su propia crisis de fe y trata de mantener la honestidad del proceso pero cuando le parece necesario rompe las reglas para descubrir la verdad sobre los candidatos.
The performances in Conclave are the strong point, Ralph Fiennes is Cardinal Lawrence, a man who questions his faith while maintaining the traditions and integrity of an institution for which he has given his life. In almost every scene, the internal struggle can be seen on his face, but he doesn't overdo it; he's quite convincing. Another actor is Stanley Tucci, I think he is good at playing cunning characters who are several steps ahead of the others and he does so with Bellini without seeming manipulative or false. John Lithgow as Cardinal Tremblay is quite the schemer, Lucian Msamati is Cardinal Adeyemi and Sergio Castellitto is more than a conservative bad guy in the role of Cardinal Tedesco although his script doesn't allow him as much as the others. My favorite role is Isabella Rossellini as Sister Agnes who, according to her, is supposed to be invisible, but can see and hear anything.
Las actuaciones en Conclave son el punto fuerte, Ralph Fiennes es el cardenal Lawrence un hombre que cuestiona su fe mientras mantiene las tradiciones y la integridad de una institución por la que ha dado su vida, en casi todas las escenas se ve la lucha interna en su cara pero no exagera, es bastante convincente. Otro actor es Stanley Tucci creo que se le da bien interpretar a personajes astutos que van varios pasos por delante de los demás y lo hace con Bellini sin que parezca manipulador o falso. John Lithgow como el cardenal Tremblay es bastante el intrigante, Lucian Msamati es el cardenal Adeyemi y Sergio Castellitto es más que un malo conservador en el papel del cardenal Tedesco aunque su guión no le permite tanto como a los demás. Mi papel favorito es el de Isabella Rossellini como la hermana Agnes que según ella se supone que es invisible, pero puede ver y oír cualquier cosa.
When I started watching Conclave I was expecting a serious drama about faith and power and at a certain point it is like that but I was surprised at how much it resembled a thriller, with hidden documents, scandals, secrets and revelations and I liked this because it prevents the film from being boring or heavy, the Vatican settings or rather what appears to be the Vatican, are impressive. What I didn't like about this film is that the representation of the conservative side is very one-dimensional. At times Cardinal Tedesco seems more like a caricature than a character with a real theological vision. I would have liked him to be more convincing.
Cuando empecé a ver Conclave esperaba un drama serio sobre la fe y el poder y en cierto punto es así pero me sorprendió lo mucho que se parecía a un thriller, con documentos ocultos, escándalos, secretos y revelaciones y esto me gustó porque evita que la película sea aburrida o pesada, los escenarios del Vaticano o mejor dicho lo que parece ser el Vaticano, son impresionantes. Lo que no me gustó de esta película es la representación de la parte conservadora es muy unidimensional, algunas veces el cardenal Tedesco parece más una caricatura que un personaje con una visión teológica real, me hubiese gustado que fuera algo más convincente.
The most controversial part of the movie is the ending, after all the political maneuvering, the scandals that come to light and the election of the candidate, Cardinal Benitez becomes the new pope, however, before he can be presented to the world, he reveals to Cardinal Lawrence that he was born with both male and female reproductive organs, that he has a uterus and ovaries, as well as male genitalia, he says that he found out about this during a routine check-up and that he has chosen to live as God created him, keeping both sets of organs. This revelation must be incredible. The next leader of an institution that has been so criticized for its patriarchal structure and its stance on gender is intersexual and it seems that the previous pope knew this secret and even so named Benítez cardinal. but in the end the revelation seems unnecessary. The film seems to insinuate that God works in mysterious ways, even with some irony in putting an intersex person at the head of a male-dominated institution, as a last-minute revelation it seems more of a surprise than something to reflect on gender and religion. Conclave has some excellent performances, it deals with the human aspects of faith and power, the ways in which those of us who believe in being holier than thou can be so caught up in ambition and conflict and that thriller element makes it more interesting. Score 7.8/10.
La parte más controvertida de la película es el final, después de todas las maniobras políticas, los escándalos que salen a la luz y la elección del candidato el cardenal Benítez se convierte en el nuevo papa, sin embargo antes de que pueda ser presentado al mundo, revela al cardenal Lawrence que nació con órganos reproductivos masculinos y femeninos, que tiene un útero y ovarios, así como genitales masculinos, cuenta que se enteró de esto durante un estudio de rutina y que eligió vivir como Dios lo creó, conservando ambos conjuntos de órganos, se supone que esta revelación debe ser increíble, el próximo líder de una institución que ha sido tan criticada por su estructura patriarcal y su postura sobre el género es intersexual y parece que el papa anterior conocía este secreto y aun así nombró cardenal a Benítez, pero al final la revelación parece innecesaria. La película parece insinuar que Dios obra de manera misteriosa, incluso con algo de ironía al poner a una persona intersexual al frente de una institución dominada por hombres, como es una revelación de último momento parece más algo de sorpresa que algo para llevar a reflexión sobre el género y la religión. Conclave cuenta con excelentes actuaciones, trata sobre los aspectos humanos de la fe y el poder, las formas en que los que creemos más santos pueden verse tan atrapados en la ambición y el conflicto y ese elemento de thriller la hace más interesante. Puntuación 7.8/10.
Power, greed, corruption; all elements as human as violence, lies, and hypocrisy. It wouldn't be news, nor would it surprise anyone, if it weren't much of the plot that we see in Conclave, a film nominated for an Academy Award in several categories. Including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Screenplay. Personally, I won't lie to you, my experience with religious cinema has been spectacular. There are so many films that deal with those little things we don't see in cathedrals, monuments, temples, mosques, synagogues, or churches in the world....
However, in Conclave we witness something that I really love in a good thriller: conflict. Here the protagonists are the most privileged hierarchs in the modern history of mankind, none other than the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church. The former Pope has died of natural causes, and the Church has been left bereft. It is of the utmost importance that the Conclave meets to elect the new King of the Church of God on Earth. And they are human beings not unlike you and me. Only with the conviction that they have been chosen to lead the souls of the world.
Far from being (the cardinals, aspiring Popes) exemplary people, we can see how the Church is no different in its ways and power management to a similar dispute but within the classic mafia of all life. The desire to be in charge and have all the power is such that almost immediately we witness how the placid men of God are transformed into something more akin to the plot of an episode of Game of Thrones than the sweet bishop who gives mass on Sundays in the congregation closest to his home.
I will not overlook the impeccable work of Ralph Finnes, an actor I also have a soft spot for. I've been following him since Spielberg's Schindler's List, and it honestly doesn't surprise me to see how dynamic and talented he is. In Conclave, he is the guide of the council of cardinals. A sort of steward of choice and moral authority for the others. He is also the representation of the inquisitive and sceptical eye with regard to the very role of faith in people's lives. Stanley Tucci, another fantastic actor, doubles with Finnes, and within the film he has very solid lines that are impossible to miss and ignore.
But what is Conclave's contribution? For me, two things. Its beautiful cinematography, and the design of the characters. And also. The plot twist at the end is, to say the least, original and highly transgressive. That's why I think it's so acclaimed and highly regarded. It's impossible not to enjoy it. Believe me, the writer is someone who hates traditions and doesn't follow the Church too much, but it's the way this film is directed that makes it so peculiar. Its shots are haunting, symmetrical, beautiful from the colour palette and practically a work of Baroque. For the love of God, since next Sunday is the 97th Academy Awards, I invite you to give it a chance and judge it for yourself...
After a while of pending to see a movie that had been recommended to me, I finally did it. The footage is called Conclave, a 2024 film directed by Edward Berger. This film is based on the novel by Robert Harris. I really like this topic of how the Pope is elected, the highest figure of Catholicism, although I do not consider myself a Catholic, but these issues have always caught my attention, which is why I decided to give the movie a chance.
Luego de un tiempo de tener pendiente ver una película que me habían recomendado, finalmente lo hice. El metraje se llama Cónclave, un filme de 2024 dirigido por Edward Berger. Esta película está basada en la novela de Robert Harris. Me gusta mucho este tema de como se elige el Papa, la máxima figura del catolicismo, que aunque no me considero católico, pero estos temas me han llamado siempre la atención, razón por la cual le decidí dar una oportunidad a la película.
Conclave is a drama, thriller and intrigue film, which tells us that Cardinal Lawrence, the dean, must carry out the election of a new Pope, after the unexpected death of the holy father, so the papacy became vacant. At the beginning of the film we are shown the whole protocol after the death of the supreme pontiff, where everything is done very carefully, as written in the rules governing the Vatican. The beginning of the film is very touching, even with a sweet tone, but then when the election begins, everything becomes much more intriguing, since the death of the Pope was unexpected, so Cardinal Lawrence, apart from directing the Conclave, also tries to see everything behind the death of this religious figure and many mysteries to be revealed.
Cónclave es una película de drama, thriller e intriga, que nos cuenta el cardenal Lawrence, el decano, debe efectuar la elección de un nuevo Papa, tras la muerte inesperada del padre santo, por lo cual el papado quedó vacante. Al inicio del filme se nos muestra todo el protocolo tras el deceso del sumo pontífice, donde todo se realiza sumamente con cuidado, tal cual están escritas en las normas que rige en Vaticano. El comienzo de la película es muy conmovedor, incluso con un tono dulce, pero luego cuando comienza la elección, todo se va tornando con mucha más intriga, puesto que la muerte del Papa fue inesperada, por lo cual el cardenal Lawrence, aparte de dirigir el Conclave, también trata de ver todo detrás de la muerte de esta figura religiosa y de muchos misterios que se deben revelar.
This story makes it clear that within the Vatican there are many mysteries, corruption, sexual abuse and much more, cases that have come to public light and have shaken the foundations of the Catholic Church. Many of the things we see in this film, remind me of cases that have come out and issues that I have seen in documentaries. The script is well written, I think that at this point the film is very good, the dialogues comply with what it wants to show. On the other hand, I must say that I expected more from this film, I think the film is quite dynamic, but I think the ending was very predictable and for my taste everything developed very fast. With this I do not mean that the film is bad, because it fulfills the intrigue of the viewer to see how the story ends and how the investigations of the strongest candidates to become the new Pope are taking place.
Esta historia nos deja claro como en el seno del Vaticano hay muchos misterios, corrupción, abusos sexuales y mucho más, casos que han salido a la luz pública y que han sacudido los cimientos de la iglesia católica. Muchas de las cosas que vemos en esta película, me hacen recordar casos que han salido y cuestiones que he visto en documentales. El guion está bien escrito, creo que en este punto la película está muy bien, los diálogos cumplen con lo que se quiere mostrar. Por otro lado, debo decir que me esperaba más de este filme, la película considero que es bastante dinámica, pero el final considero que fue muy predecible y para mi gusto se desarrolló todo muy rápido. Con esto no quiero decir que el filme sea malo, porque cumple con la intriga del espectador por ver como termina la historia y como se van dando las investigaciones de los candidatos más fuertes para convertirse en el nuevo Papa.
The ending was not to my liking, although I expected that result as the plot progressed, personally it was quite predictable who would be the chosen one, except that there was a doubt if the election was finally going to happen or not and this was what ended up saving the outcome of the story of “Conclave”. Anyway, the plot is not bad, but it has its flaws that may disappoint the audience, it all depends on the taste of each person, as I have read quite positive reviews of this film. As far as performances are concerned, I feel that most of the cast did a wonderful job, performances with memorable moments, giving much more desire to continue watching the movie despite the flaws mentioned above.
El final no fue de mi agrado, aunque me esperaba ese resultado a medida que iba avanzando la trama, en lo personal fue bastante predecible quien sería el elegido, salvo que había una duda si finalmente la elección se iba a concretar o no y esto fue lo que terminó salvando el desenlace de la historia de “Cónclave”. En fin la trama, no está mal, pero tiene sus defectos que pueden decepcionar al público, todo depende del gusto de cada persona, ya que he leído reseñas bastante positivas de esta película. En lo que a actuaciones respecta, siento que la mayor parte del cast hizo un maravilloso trabajo, actuaciones con momentos memorables, dando mucha más ganas de continuar viendo la película a pesar de las fallas antes mencionadas.
Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence was one of my favorite performances, as well as Stanley Tucci as Cardinal Aldo Bellini who I have seen in several films such as The Hunger Games saga, The Devil Wears Prada, among others and the truth is that his work never disappoints. We also have John Lithgow as Cardinal Tremblay, Lucian Msamati as Cardinal Adeyemi, Sergio Castellitto as Cardinal Tedesco and Carlos Diehz as Cardinal Benitez, who play an important role in the story and the political struggle for who will be the new Supreme Pontiff.
Ralph Fiennes como el cardenal Thomas Lawrence fue de mis actuaciones favoritas, al igual que Stanley Tucci como el cardenal Aldo Bellini quien lo he visto en varias películas como la saga de Los Juegos del Hambre, El Diablo viste de Prada, entre otras más y la verdad es que sus trabajos nunca decepcionan. También tenemos a John Lithgow como el cardenal Tremblay, Lucian Msamati como el cardenal Adeyemi, Sergio Castellitto como el cardenal Tedesco y Carlos Diehz como el cardenal Benítez, quienes juegan un papel importante dentro de la historia y la lucha política por quien será el nuevo sumo pontífice.
Regarding the photography, it is one of the strong points of the film, as we are shown the different emblematic scenarios of the Vatican, such as the Sistine Chapel, where we see excellent shots of the painting of the ceiling, which was made by Michelangelo. We are also shown other places inside the Vatican, where the cardinals meet, where they are secluded because during the election they cannot have any contact with the outside, since it is not supposed to influence the important decision they must make, as is the leader of the Catholic Church. The photography was done by Stéphane Fontaine. I also loved the costumes, the sets, a great job in this aspect.
En lo que respecta a la fotografía, sí que es uno de los puntos fuertes del filme, ya que se nos muestran los diferentes escenarios emblemáticos del Vaticano, como la Capilla Sixtina, donde vemos excelentes tomas de la pintura del techo, quien fue elaborado por Miguel Ángel. También se nos muestran otros lugares dentro del Vaticano, donde se reúnen los cardenales, donde son recluidos porque mientras la elección no pueden tener ningún contacto con el exterior, puesto que se supone que no debe influir en la importante decisión que deben tomar, como es el líder de la iglesia católica. La fotografía estuvo a cargo de Stéphane Fontaine. También me encanto los vestuarios, los escenarios, un gran trabajo en este aspecto.
The soundtrack by Volker Bertelmann was a good job, which shows the suspense and the delivery of what is being seen, with background music that takes us into the story being told, so I think the music was a success. With everything said above I can tell you that Conclave is not a bad movie, it is quite entertaining, only that there are moments in the treatment that ruin the experience a little. Do I recommend it? Despite the flaws that can be noticed, in general I would recommend it, a Thriller that serves to pass the time, a story with enough intrigue and an ending that I personally did not like, which is something that can be endured.
La banda sonora por Volker Bertelmann fue un buen trabajo, donde se muestra el suspenso y la entrega de lo que se está viendo, con músicas de fondo que nos adentra en la historia que se está contando, por lo que considero que la música fue un acierto. Con todo lo dicho anteriormente les puedo decir que Cónclave no es una mala película, es bastante entretenida, solo que hay momentos de la trata que arruinan un poco la experiencia. ¿La recomiendo? A pesar de los fallos que se pueden notar, en general si se las recomendaría, un Thriller que sirve para pasar el rato, una historia con bastante intriga y un final que en lo personal no me gustó, que es algo que se puede soportar.
›Conclave (2024): Movie Review@miguelpeliculas505d
La religión no es uno de mis tópicos favoritos, pero al leer varias críticas de esta cinta, donde muchos lo compararon con la serie de House of Cards, tenía que darle por lo menos una oportunidad, y la verdad, me gustó bastante, ya que más allá de su temática, la forma en que desarrollaron la historia es muy buena, dándole algunos giros de trama, con una esencia detectivesca que se mantiene hasta el final y muy intrigante en su conclusión, ya que se enfrentan ideas tradicionales de la iglesia, con ideas algo conservadoras e ideas de modernización de la fe.
Religion is not one of my favorite topics, but when reading several reviews of this film, where many compared it to the House of Cards series, I had to give it at least a chance, and the truth is, I quite liked it, since beyond its theme, the way in which they developed the story is very good, giving it some plot twists, with a detective essence that is maintained until the end and very intriguing in its conclusion, since traditional ideas of the church confront each other with somewhat conservative ideas and ideas of modernization of faith.
El argumento central inicia rápidamente, pues con la muerte del Sumo Pontífice de la iglesia, vemos parte del protocolo para esta situación, como llaman a sus conocidos más cercanos y demas aspectos, comenzando casi de forma inmediata la contienda por ver quien lo sucederá en el mayor cargo de la iglesia católica. Todos los candidatos llegan a la ciudad, y desde ese punto, todos estarán alejados del mundo exterior, para que a través de su fe, o por conveniencia y política, no se vean influenciados en su decisión, viendo el icónico humo negro al no conseguir unanimidad en su representante.
The central plot begins quickly, because with the death of the Supreme Pontiff of the church, we see part of the protocol for this situation, how they call his closest acquaintances and other aspects, beginning almost immediately the contest to see who will succeed him in the highest position of the Catholic church. All the candidates arrive in the city, and from that point, they will all be away from the outside world, so that through their faith, or by convenience and politics, they will not be influenced in their decision, seeing the iconic black smoke when they do not achieve unanimity in their representative.
Sinopsis según FilmAffinity / Synopsis according FilmAffinity:
"Tras la inesperada muerte del Sumo Pontífice, el cardenal Lawrence es designado como responsable para liderar uno de los rituales más secretos y antiguos del mundo: la elección de un nuevo Papa. Cuando los líderes más poderosos de la Iglesia Católica se reúnen en los salones del Vaticano, Lawrence se ve atrapado dentro de una compleja conspiración a la vez que descubre un secreto que podría sacudir los cimientos de la Iglesia."
"After the unexpected death of the Supreme Pontiff, Cardinal Lawrence is appointed to lead one of the most secret and ancient rituals in the world: the election of a new Pope. When the most powerful leaders of the Catholic Church meet in the halls of the Vatican, Lawrence finds himself caught up in a complex conspiracy while uncovering a secret that could shake the foundations of the Church."
Con la llegada de un nuevo cardenal, por orden del Papa anterior, y que era hasta ese momento desconocido por todos, vemos como todos empiezan a aplicar sus influencias para ganar votos por el candidato que ellos creen que sería adecu, viendo como sacan trapitos sucios de sus contrincantes para quitarles favoritos, como aún hay muchos creyentes de las reglas opresivas de generaciones anteriores, y como en primera instancia, la fe y sus creencias no son en lo que se basan para tomar esa decisión.
With the arrival of a new cardinal, by order of the previous Pope, and who until then was unknown to everyone, we see how everyone begins to apply their influence to win votes for the candidate they believe would be suitable, seeing how they take dirty clothes on their opponents to remove favorites from them, how there are still many believers in the oppressive rules of previous generations, and how in the first instance, faith and their beliefs are not what they are based on to make that decision.
También me llamó la atención la idea de los atendados a pocos metros de la sede de la elección, y como en primera instancia, se ignoran, pues esto podía alterar sensibilidades en los cardenales, modificando la elección de su Sumo Pontífice. El mensaje final con el que se decide finalmente al elegido fue algo esperanzador, el mundo ya está sumido en muchas desgracias, que en vez de separarnos para luchar contra ellas, debe unirnos para acabarlas poco a poco, aunque siempre me he considerado un poco más extremista con estos temas, pues al vivir en un país con tanta delincuencia, mi visión altera al ver tanta injusticia.
I was also struck by the idea of those being attended to a few meters from the election headquarters, and as in the first instance, they are ignored, since this could alter the sensitivities of the cardinals, modifying the election of their Supreme Pontiff. The final message with which the chosen one is finally decided was something hopeful, the world is already mired in many misfortunes, that instead of separating us to fight against them, we should unite to end them little by little, although I have always considered myself a little more extreme with these issues, because living in a country with so much crime, my vision changes when I see so much injustice.
En cuanto a las actuaciones, el papel de Ralph Fiennes como el cardenal Lawrence fue excelente, ya que pese a ser un clero que sólo busca realizar su trabajo, pensando no sólo en sus interés, sino en lo que sería mejor para la iglesia en general, dota a la historia con el suspenso adecuado de un detective, mientras que lucha con sus propias dudas, lo que lo hace bastante humano. El resto de las actuaciones también estuvieron acorde, a excepción de John Lithgow como el cardenal Joseph, pues pienso que fue muy plano, pese a ser como una especie de antagonista.
As for the performances, Ralph Fiennes' role as Cardinal Lawrence was excellent, since despite being a clergyman who only seeks to do his job, thinking not only of his interests, but of what would be best for the church in general, he gives the story with the appropriate suspense of a detective, while he struggles with his own doubts, which makes him quite human. The rest of the performances were also in line, with the exception of John Lithgow as Cardinal Joseph, because I think he was very flat, despite being a kind of antagonist.
Hablando de la producción, muchas de la escenas se ven muy bien, aunque a veces suelen ser muy repetitivas, algo inherente del concepto como tal, así mismo, el vestuario también fue muy acertado, ya que muestra la pomposidad de la iglesia, algo que se ha criticado en muchas ocasiones, y viendo el mensaje que nos quieren dar, a mi nunca me ha parecido del todo bien. La banda sonora también es muy buena, dota de más emoción y suspenso cierto escena, aligerando otras, por lo que me parece que juega bien con los tiempos de la película.
Speaking of the production, many of the scenes look very good, although sometimes they tend to be very repetitive, something inherent to the concept as such. Likewise, the costumes were also very successful, since they show the pomposity of the church, something that has been criticized on many occasions, and seeing the message they want to give us, it has never seemed quite good to me. The soundtrack is also very good, it gives more emotion and suspense to certain scenes, lightening others, so it seems to me that it plays well with the timing of the film.
En conclusión, la película tiene una buena dosis de suspenso, vemos de primera mano uno de los procedimiento más secretos de la iglesia, donde finalmente se escogerá a siguiente Papa, el jefe de la iglesia católica, y aunque a veces se idealizan sus figuras por lo que representan, estos son humanos, con sus errores y aciertos, y me parece bien la forma de humanizarlos, pero el final no me pareció del todo bien, más allá de que se hayan roto paradigmas que creo que nunca llegaremos a ver en una institución como esa.
In conclusion, the film has a good dose of suspense, we see first-hand one of the most secret procedures of the church, where the next Pope, the head of the Catholic Church, will finally be chosen, and although sometimes their figures are idealized for what they represent, they are human, with their errors and successes, and I think the way to humanize them is good, but the ending did not seem quite right to me, beyond the fact that paradigms have been broken that I believe we will never see in an institution like that.
›Cónclave, Mi Película Favorita para Ganar el Codiciado Oscar // Conclave, My Favorite Movie to Win the Coveted Oscar@maeugenia506d
Saludos queridos cinéfilos, bienvenidos a mi blog y a la comunidad de #MoviesTVShow, les deseo un feliz y productivo día. Recientemente la academia anunció las películas nominadas a los Oscar a ser realizados este año 2025, como apasionados cinéfilos mi familia y yo acostumbramos a ver todas las nominadas a mejor película para escoger nuestra favorita, hoy les traigo la reseña de la película que en mi opinión debería ganar el Oscar, su nombre Cónclave.
Greetings dear film buffs, welcome to my blog and the #MoviesTVShow community. I wish you a happy and productive day. Recently, the Academy announced the films nominated for the Oscars to be released this year 2025. As passionate film buffs, my family and I are used to watching all the nominees for best film to choose our favorite. Today I bring you the review of the film that in my opinion should win the Oscar, its name is Conclave.
Cónclave es una película de suspenso psicológico que se centra en uno de los procesos más antiguos y herméticos de la Iglesia Católica, la elección de un nuevo Papa. Luego de la muerte del Sumo Pontífice el cardenal Lawrence es asignado para dirigir el Cónclave, proceso mediante el cual se elige al nuevo Papa. Todos los cardenales del mundo son llamados a ser parte de la elección reuniéndose en los salones del Vaticano, son aislados del mundo exterior y solo tienen como misión elegir al nuevo papa, mientras esto no ocurra ellos estarán confinados allí. El éxito del Conclave culminaría con Humo Blanco saliendo por la chimenea del Edificio del Vaticano.
Conclave is a psychological thriller that focuses on one of the oldest and most hermetic processes of the Catholic Church, the election of a new Pope. After the death of the Supreme Pontiff, Cardinal Lawrence is assigned to lead the Conclave, the process by which the new Pope is elected. All the cardinals of the world are called to be part of the election by meeting in the halls of the Vatican, they are isolated from the outside world and their only mission is to elect the new Pope, while this does not happen they will be confined there. The success of the Conclave would culminate with White Smoke coming out of the chimney of the Vatican Building.
Lawrence tiene un tarea difícil, iniciado el Cónclave son postulados los candidatos a ser el nuevo sumo pontífice, cada uno de ellos oculta secretos que podrían imposibilitarlos para ocupar el cargo más importante de la Iglesia Católica, la responsabilidad de Lawrence es investigar y descubrir que ocultan para hacer del Cónclave una elección justa y transparente. Mientras transcurre la película se revelan secretos inesperados de los favoritos a ganar el título de sumo pontífice, así como una serie de conspiraciones que amenazan con socavar el proceso. Lawrence también tendrá que hacer frente a su lucha interna que lo hacen dudar de su vocación como cardenal de la iglesia.
Lawrence has a difficult task, as the Conclave begins and the candidates to be the new supreme pontiff are nominated, each of them hides secrets that could prevent them from occupying the most important position in the Catholic Church, Lawrence's responsibility is to investigate and discover what they are hiding in order to make the Conclave a fair and transparent election. As the film progresses, unexpected secrets of the favorites to win the title of supreme pontiff are revealed, as well as a series of conspiracies that threaten to undermine the process. Lawrence will also have to face his internal struggle that makes him doubt his vocation as a cardinal of the church.
Aunque la película es un poco lenta me gustó mucho, me pareció interesante y no perdí el interés en su trama, está llena de misterio y suspenso. Su protagonista Ralph Fiennes (Lawrence) hizo un trabajo excelente, está nominado a mejor actor por esta película y lo merece, deso que gane. También me gustó la puesta en escena de Cónclave, me sentí dentro de las paredes del Vaticano y su hermetismo, un ambiente cargado de misterio y normas estrictas, muy bien el vestuario, fotografía, sonido e iluminación.
Although the film is a bit slow, I really liked it. I found it interesting and I didn't lose interest in its plot, it is full of mystery and suspense. Its protagonist Ralph Fiennes (Lawrence) did an excellent job, he is nominated for best actor for this film and deserves it, I hope he wins. I also liked the staging of Conclave, I felt like I was within the walls of the Vatican and its hermeticism, an atmosphere full of mystery and strict rules, very good costumes, photography, sound and lighting.
La película tiene un giro al final inesperado que tal vez para muchos pueda resultar chocante, pero personalmente me gustó, pienso que ante los ojos de Dios todos somos iguales, no hay diferencias, lo importante para ser papa en mi opinión es la vocación y el deseo de servir a Dios y a la gente, aunque no siempre es así e intervienen la codicia de poder y otros factores personales. Te invito a ver Cónclave en la comodidad de tu sofá y tengas tu propia opinión sobre la misma, espero te guste, me despido de ustedes, hasta la próxima queridos cinéfilos. ¡Suerte Cónclave para ganar la estatuilla!
The film has an unexpected twist at the end that may be shocking for many, but I personally liked it. I think that in the eyes of God we are all equal, there are no differences. The important thing to be a pope in my opinion is the vocation and the desire to serve God and the people, although this is not always the case and greed for power and other personal factors come into play. I invite you to watch Conclave in the comfort of your sofa and have your own opinion about it. I hope you like it. I say goodbye to you, until next time, dear movie buffs. Good luck Conclave in winning the statuette!
Every year, the Academy Award nominations surprise us in multiple ways. Sometimes it's due to the absence of certain titles or names that, in our opinion, deserved to be on the final list and in other cases it's because we discovered among the nominees some stories that we were unaware of until then or that we didn't think would make it there. In the case of Conclave, what surprised me was the number of nominations, eight, including best film, best editing and best production design. Don't misunderstand what I'm saying, Conclave is a very good film, but eight nominations? Let's see what this movie is about.
Cada año, las nominaciones a los premios de la Academia nos sorprenden de múltiples formas. A veces es por la ausencia de ciertos títulos o nombres que, en nuestra opinión, se merecían estar en la lista final y en otros casos es porque descubrimos entre las nominadas algunas historias que desconocíamos hasta entonces o que no pensamos llegarían hasta allí. En el caso de Conclave lo que me sorprendió fue la cantidad de nominaciones, ocho, incluyendo mejor película, mejor montaje y mejor diseño de producción. Que no se mal entienda lo que digo, Conclave es una muy buena película, pero ¿ocho nominaciones? Veamos de qué va esta película.
Directed by Edward Berger, the mastermind behind Im Westen nichts Neues (which won 4 Oscars out of a total of 9 nominations) and with a screenplay by Peter Straughan based on a novel by Robert Harris, Conclave is starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Isabella Rossellini, among other very good actors. The film tells the story of Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, dean of the Holy See, who, upon the death of the Pope, is in charge of directing the Conclave, a meeting held by the College of Cardinals of the Church to elect who will be the new Supreme Pontiff. Taking into account that scenario and knowing that the film is a thriller, my first reference, that is, the first story that came to mind was Angels & Demons by Dan Brown. However, beyond a similarity of environment, the story is very different, starting because here, like the cardinals who must lock themselves up and isolate themselves from the world while the vote lasts, the spectators don't leave the walls of the chosen building at any time because of the election. That, in my opinion, was a very intelligent decision because it generates in those who watch the film the same feeling of confinement that the priests of the College of Cardinals have and also, although the atmosphere can become a little claustrophobic, it allows us to fully immerse ourselves in a story of suspense, secrets, revelations and unexpected - or perhaps not so unexpected - plot twists.
Dirigida por Edward Berger, la mente maestra detrás de Im Westen nichts Neues (que se llevó 4 Oscars de un total de 9 nominaciones) y con guión de Peter Straughan a partir de una novela de Robert Harris, Conclave está protagonizada por Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow e Isabella Rossellini, entre otros muy buenos actores. La película cuenta la historia del cardenal Thomas Lawrence, decano de la Santa Sede, quien ante la muerte del Papa, es el encargado de dirigir el Cónclave, una reunión celebrada por el Colegio Cardenalicio de la Iglesia para elegir al que será el nuevo sumo pontífice. Teniendo en cuenta ese escenario y sabiendo que la película es un thriller, mi primera referencia, es decir, la primera historia que se me vino a la mente fue Angels & Demons de Dan Brown. Sin embargo, más allá de una similitud de ambiente, la historia es muy diferente, comenzando porque acá, al igual que los cardenales que deben encerrarse y aislarse del mundo mientras dure la votación, los espectadores no abandonamos en ningún momento los muros del edificio elegido para la elección. Eso, en mi opinión, fue una decisión muy inteligente porque genera en quienes vemos la película la misma sensación de encierro que tienen los sacerdotes del Colegio Cardenalicio y además, aunque la atmósfera pueda volverse un poco claustrofóbica, permite que nos sumerjamos de lleno en una historia de suspenso, secretos, revelaciones e inesperados - o quizá no tanto - giros en la trama.
This is the Catholic Church, yes, a two thousand year old institution linked to a creed, a faith and certain religious dogmas, but like any election, this is a political contest. The four main candidates are Aldo Bellini (Tucci), a liberal priest with a position close to the recently deceased Pope; Joshua Adeyemi, a Nigerian, who is a little more conservative, as is Joseph Tremblay of Canada; and finally there is Goffredo Tedesco, Italian, a reactionary traditionalist who believes that we must return to the essence of the ecclesiastical spirit and be less permissive and liberal; Goffredo is the one who most opposed the late Pope and since he was loved by many, the Italian Cardinal seems to be the least desired option for the members who must choose.
Se trata de la Iglesia Católica, sí, una institución de dos mil años de antigüedad ligada a un credo, una fe y ciertos dogmas religiosos, pero como toda elección, esta es una contienda política. Los cuatro candidatos principales son Aldo Bellini (Tucci) un sacerdote liberal con una postura cercana al recién fallecido Papa; Joshua Adeyemi, nigeriano, quien es un poco más conservador, al igual que Joseph Tremblay de Canadá; y finalmente está Goffredo Tedesco, italiano, un tradicionalista reaccionario que considera que hay que volver a la esencia del espíritu eclesiástico y a ser menos permisivos y liberales; Goffredo es quien más se oponía al difunto sumo pontífice y como éste era querido por muchos, el Cardenal italiano parece ser la opción menos deseada para los miembros que deben elegir.
Also, as in any other election, the main candidates hide some stains, reasons that will be used by their peers to be discredited, because even if they are men of God, how many of them have not had the secret ambition of becoming Pope? The Supreme Pontiff is the head of the Catholic Church in the world, it's a level of authority and celebrity that is difficult to conceive or compare with other positions. In many ways, being Pope is being much more than president, it's being on the one hand the man who heads the entire institution, but on the other hand being God's representative on earth, in charge of guiding the sheep of his parishioner. It's a position that brings together the political and human with the spiritual and divine. And above all, being Pope means one thing: Power. And power, as we know, is one of man's greatest ambitions in all history. Then, in the midst of plots, secrets coming to light, last-minute revelations, heated tempers, rumors and external threats, Cardinal Lawrence finds himself with the task of carrying out an election in which a victory with 2/3 of the votes, something that seems very far away after the first three votes. The Cardinals must remain locked up until one of them is elected Pope and although in theory there is no rush, the truth is that the longer the decision is delayed, the more damaging it will be for the Church because it will show to others the image of being an institution in crisis. Which it is, of course. But Lawrence doesn't want to project that image to the world.
También, al igual que en cualquier otra elección, los candidatos principales esconden algunas manchas, motivos que serán utilizados por sus semejantes para ser desacreditados, pues aunque sean hombres de Dios, ¿cuántos de ellos no han tenido la ambición secreta de llegar a ser Papa? El Sumo Pontífice es la cabeza de la Iglesia Católica en el mundo, es un nivel de autoridad y celebridad difícil de concebir o comparar con otros cargos. En muchos sentidos, ser Papa es ser mucho más que presidente, es ser por un lado el hombre que encabeza toda la institución, pero por el otro ser el representante de Dios en la tierra, encargado de guiar a las ovejas de su feligresía. Es un cargo que reúne lo político y humano con lo espiritual y divino. Y sobre todo, ser Papa significa una cosa: Poder. Y el poder, como sabemos, es una de las mayores ambiciones del hombre en toda su historia. Entonces, en medio de complots, secretos que van saliendo a la luz, revelaciones de último minuto, ánimos caldeados, rumores y amenazas externas, se encuentra el Cardenal Lawrence con la tarea de llevar a cabo una elección en la que hace falta una victoria con las 2/3 partes de los votos, algo que se ve muy lejano después de las tres primeras votaciones. Los Cardenales deben permanecer encerrados hasta que alguno de ellos salga electo como Papa y aunque en teoría no hay apuro, lo cierto es que mientras más se demore la decisión más perjudicial resultará para la Iglesia porque mostrará a los demás la imagen de ser una institución en crisis. Que lo es, claro que sí. Pero Lawrence no quiere proyectar esa imagen al mundo.
Despite being a dramatic film whose protagonists are elderly religious men - that is, there is not much action so to speak - the film moves at a good pace and offers, little by little, the possibility of us taking a closer portrait of the secondary characters and of Lawrence himself, whose spiritual crisis adds even more weight to the titanic task he must carry out. It's not just about electing a Pope, but whoever is elected, it has to be the best of the options, or in any case the least negative option, something curious to say knowing that we are talking about men of church, but deep down they are men, human beings, and as such, they have defects and errors that they carry with them.
A pesar de ser una película dramática cuyos protagonistas son hombres religiosos de avanzada edad - es decir, que no hay mucha acción que digamos - la película avanza a buen ritmo y va ofreciendo, poco a poco, la posibilidad de que nos hagamos un retrato más completo de los personajes secundarios y del propio Lawrence, cuya crisis espiritual le agrega aún más peso a la titánica tarea que debe llevar a cabo. No se trata sólo de elegir a un Papa, sino de que, sea quien sea la persona que resulte elegida, tiene que ser la mejor de las opciones, o en todo caso la opción menos negativa, algo curioso de decir sabiendo que hablamos de hombres de iglesia, pero en el fondo son hombres, seres humanos, y como tal, tienen defectos y errores que llevan a cuestas.
In every thriller it's essential that there are plot twists and revelations that shed light - or shadows - on the plot that we have followed up to that point. Conclave has that, yes, but towards the second half of the film I got the impression that these twists were almost magician's tricks and they no longer surprised me as much or left me satisfied. Of course, it must be said, the film's cinematography is tremendous and so is the editing. The performances are very good (Fiennes and Tucci always deliver) and the music helps emphasize the fact that we are watching a thriller and not a religious film. We are in the Vatican, yes, but we are in the middle of a conspiracy, a corporate plot. I haven't read Harris's novel, but from what I have read about it, beyond changing some data, names and nationalities, the story shown on screen remained quite faithful to the book. Conclave is a good film, I don't know if it has eight nominations when so many other good films of the year didn't get any, but it's an entertaining story and although I am surprised that even in 2025 there is still interest in stories about the Catholic Church (I thought they had exhausted themselves with Morris West, Dan Brown and Fernando Meirelles' film) I understand that at the end of the day it's one of the largest religious congregations in the world, how many of you have already seen Conclave? what did you think about it? I read you in the comments.
En todo thriller es indispensable que existan giros en la trama y revelaciones que arrojen luz - o sombras - en la trama que hemos seguido hasta ese momento. Conclave tiene eso, sí, pero hacia la segunda mitad de la película me dio la impresión de que estos giros eran casi trucos de mago y ya no me sorprendieron tanto o no me dejaron satisfecho. Eso sí, hay que decirlo, la fotografía de la película es tremenda y el montaje también. Las actuaciones son muy buenas (Fiennes y Tucci siempre cumplen) y la música ayuda a enfatizar el hecho de que estamos viendo un thriller y no una película religiosa. Estamos en el Vaticano, sí, pero estamos en medio de una conspiración, de un complot corporativo. No he leído la novela de Harris, pero por lo que he leído al respecto, más allá de cambiar algunos datos, nombres y nacionalidades, la historia mostrada en pantalla se mantuvo bastante fiel al libro. Conclave es una buena película, no sé si para tener ocho nominaciones cuando tantas otras buenas películas del año no obtuvieron ninguna, pero es una historia entretenida y aunque me sorprende que aún en 2025 siga habiendo interés por historias sobre la iglesia católica (pensé que se habían agotado con Morris West, Dan Brown y la película de Fernando Meirelles) entiendo que a fin de cuentas se trata de una de las congregaciones religiosas más grandes del mundo, ¿cuántos de ustedes ya vieron Conclave? ¿qué les pareció? Los leo en los comentarios.
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The film, a papal political thriller, offers viewers a deep dive into the meticulous and ritualistic process of electing a new Pope—the leader of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of the world’s smallest state, the Vatican.
At the heart of the story is Cardinal Dean Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes), tasked with orchestrating the process known as the Papal Conclave. This centuries-old tradition dictates that all Cardinals participating in the election must remain locked (conclave > cum clave – with a key) inside the Sistine Chapel until a new representative of the Church is chosen.
Intrigue, political maneuvering, ideological clashes between conservatives and progressives, skeletons from the candidates’ closets that could tarnish the Church’s reputation, and crises both within and outside the Sistine Chapel’s walls are just some of the challenges facing Cardinal Lawrence. Ralph Fiennes portrays the role with remarkable skill, exuding a calm demeanor and profound sense of duty that resonate with the audience.
While the role may not demand the intensity of some of Fiennes' past performances (e.g., Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter franchise), he masterfully conveys the gravity and inner conflict required for this character.
Supporting him are an exceptional cast: Isabella Rossellini shines in a small but pivotal role, while John Lithgow delivers yet another outstanding performance, proving his range, from Winston Churchill in The Crown to Barney Stinson's father in How I Met Your Mother. And then there's Stanley Tucci—a phenomenon in his own right, consistently delivering flawless performances throughout his career.
Special mention goes to the film’s music, which enhances its dramatic and solemn atmosphere, and to the costumes, which are meticulously crafted to reflect the grandeur and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church.
The direction deserves praise, particularly in the film’s latter moments, where an intentional air of mystery is created around the outcome. The cinematography is polished, and attention to detail ensures authenticity in representing Church protocol.
Verdict: While Conclave tackles a niche subject, it holds a certain appeal, akin to political dramas that delve into power dynamics and intrigue. Personally, I found it both enlightening—learning details I hadn’t previously considered—and enjoyable for its measured, thoughtful performances.
The only downside? The abrupt ending. It felt as though the conclusion didn’t quite land as intended, leaving a sense of incompleteness.
That said, for those who stick with it, Conclave offers a captivating glimpse into a world of tradition, power, and the human flaws that shape even the most sacred decisions.
One of the places where there will surely be many secrets behind those doors is in the Vatican, a place where very few people are in charge of being able to pass, so it creates that great mystery of what will be hidden there, however, in the world of cinema there have been a couple of movies about that place and each of them brings certain important things that one is speechless and how they are making decisions. Many of these movies are kind of documentaries and others that are horror, but they go to the same point of showing the Vatican as a sacred place and only the popes circulate and without saying many words about it.
This new production once again we go to the Vatican to live a horror experience with the latest film known as Conclave, which to begin with is a very unique name, but with a great meaning, it is also one of the bets of a great director in order to take this production to another level and seek to reveal more details about the Vatican and for those who have never gone to ask many questions. Where this installment will take us to witness one of the most difficult moments as it is to elect a new spiritual leader and it is noted how in real life as in the film enter a couple of factors such as negotiation, betrayal, lies and especially hatred among the people of that place and leads us to wonder who will be able to vote, will be a clean election, will there be a new leader, will there be a new leader? And many other things, since behind this Vatican what is left over is terror.
Uno de los lugares donde seguramente existirán muchos secretos detrás de esas puertas es en el Vaticano, un lugar donde muy pocas personas son las encargadas de poder pasar, así que crea ese gran misterio de que hará allí oculto, sin embargo, en el mundo del cine han sacado un par de películas referentes a ese lugar y cada una de ella aporta ciertas cosas importantes que uno queda sin palabras y como ellos van tomando las decisiones. Muchas de esas películas son especie de documentales y otras que son de terror, pero que van al mismo punto de mostrar ese Vaticano como un lugar sagrado y solo los papas circulan y sin decir muchas palabras al respecto.
Esta nueva producción una vez más nos vamos para el Vaticano a vivir una experiencia de terror con la más reciente película conocida como Cónclave, la cual para comenzar es un nombre muy único, pero con un gran significado, además es una de las apuestas de un gran director para así poder llevar esa producción a otro nivel y buscar revelar más detalles sobre el Vaticano y para quienes nunca hemos ido a hacernos muchas preguntas. Donde esta entrega nos llevará a presenciar uno de los momentos más difíciles como lo es elegir a un nuevo líder espiritual y se nota cómo en la vida real como en la película entran un par de factores como la negociación, la traición, mentira y sobre todo el odio entre las personas de ese lugar y nos lleva a preguntarnos ¿Quiénes podrán votar?, ¿Serán unas elecciones limpias?, ¿Habrá un nuevo líder? Y muchas otras cosas, ya que detrás de esa Vaticano lo que sobra es terror.
It is a very interesting production, it is not much of my style, but I found it very interesting how they were playing and recreating the whole plot of this installment and many details are coming out that one is left speechless, since religious people who have been dedicated to that all their lives, seem to have a dual personality. Also, other things that I find interesting and it is the first time I saw it is how they have to choose that new leader and to be something so modern, powerful and religious they go for the votes, something that is so treacherous and even more each of the ranks that exist there, as well as the preferences for someone favorable to win.
Es una producción muy interesante, no es mucho de mi estilo, pero me pareció muy interesante como fueron jugando y recreando toda la trama de esta entrega y van saliendo muchos detalles que uno queda sin palabras, ya que personas religiosas que se han dedicado a eso toda su vida, parecen tener una doble personalidad. Además, otras de las cosas que me parece interesante y es la primera vez que lo veía es como tiene que elegir a ese nuevo líder y para ser algo tan moderno, poderosos y religioso se van por las votaciones, algo que es tan traicionero y más aún cada uno de los rangos que existen allí, como también las preferencias por alguien favorable a ganar.
Everything develops very well and allows one to get hooked and watch it until the end, as this drama becomes denser and stronger everything is to be able to reveal this new leader, so the proposal of this director was very good, since it is something new and that every so often within the Vatican happens or with the death of someone, starting the political game. Beyond that it is a film that also preserves every detail very well and allows the scenes to be very well developed, even though most of the film is in one place, playing very well the dialogues and the key words used by those people to refer to certain things and of course the clothes they wear is shocking and I in my case would not stand a couple of hours with that, since it would already give me a lot of heat and that's why you keep every detail of the Vatican gives it a special touch.
The actors are very good especially the great main actor Ralph Fiennes, who has excelled in many films, no doubt in this one will be in charge of carrying out the whole election process and that it comes out in a fair way, so his way of thinking and acting in that moment where a bad decision can go wrong and the best thing is that it helps the whole drama of this movie is great and does not turn into a fight. The other actors look good to me and are there just waiting to be cast and each one is revealing details of their lives which makes it a combination of elements and differences.
Todo se desarrolla muy bien y permite que uno se enganche y verla hasta final, ya que ese drama se vuelve más denso y fuerte todo sea poder revelar ese nuevo líder, así que la propuesta de este director fue muy buena, ya que es algo nuevo y que cada cierto tiempo dentro de ese vaticano ocurre o con la muerte de alguien, dando inicio al juego político. Más allá de eso es una película que también conserva muy bien cada detalle y permite que las escenas sean muy bien desarrolladas, a pesar de que la mayoría de la película es en un solo lugar, jugando muy bien los diálogos y las palabras claves que usan esas personas para referirse a ciertas cosas y por supuesto la vestimenta que usan es impactante y yo en mi caso no aguantaría un par de horas con eso, puesto que ya me diera mucho calor y por eso conservas cada detalle del Vaticano le da un toque especial.
Los actores son muy buenos en especial el gran principal Ralph Fiennes, quien se ha destacado en muchas películas, sin duda en esta será el encargo de llevar a cabo todo ese proceso de elección y que salga de una manera justa, así que su formar de pensar y actuar en ese momento donde una mala decisión puede salir mal y lo mejor es que ayuda a que toda la drama de esta película sea genial y que no se convierta en una pelea. Los demás actores me parecen bien y están allí a la espera de poder ser elegidos y cada uno va revelando detalles de su vida que hace que sea una combinación de elementos y diferencias.
A movie that for the time it lasts, managed to exceed each of the expectations and even more to know that it was inspired by real events is impressive, because beyond being the Vatican influence aspects that even if one does not want to touch them will be there and therefore it will be a political game and faith in the middle, to know who will be the chosen one. I saw this movie this weekend thanks to the recommendation of my great friend @musicandreview, who also has the intrigue of visiting the Vatican.
Una película que para el tiempo que dura, logro superar cada una de las expectativas y más aún saber que fue inspirada en hechos reales es impresionante, ya que más allá de ser el Vaticano influyen aspecto que por más que uno no quieren tocarlos estarán allí y por eso será un juego político y la fe por el medio, hasta saber quién será ese elegido. Esta película la vi este fin de semana gracia a la recomendación del gran amigo @musicandreview, quien también tiene esa intriga de visitar el Vaticano.
Que tanta ficción puede haber en este tipo de películas? - creo que esa es la duda existencial de todos los que hemos visto este tipo de historias. En temas de la iglesia y religiones siempre habrá especulaciones sobre conspiraciones y agendas ocultas que dan paso a este tipo de films y que indudablemente llaman poderosamente la atención y terminan siendo muy atractivas de ver. Cónclave es un thriller lleno de intriga, drama y suspenso que se centra en esta famosa "reunión" de cardenales que se da después del fallecimiento de un Papa. Queda de cada uno creer si esto puede darse o ya se ha dado en el seno de la iglesia católica; al final estas personas con sotana son simples hombres que se equivocan y hasta pecan.
How much fiction can there be in this type of film? - I think that is the existential doubt of all of us who have seen this kind of stories. In church and religious themes there will always be speculations about conspiracies and hidden agendas that give way to this type of films and that undoubtedly attract a lot of attention and end up being very attractive to watch. Conclave is a thriller full of intrigue, drama and suspense that focuses on this famous “meeting” of cardinals that takes place after the death of a Pope. It is up to each one to believe if this can happen or has already happened within the Catholic Church; in the end these people in cassocks are simple men who make mistakes and even sin.
Todo esto comienza con la muerte repentina del Papa. El cardenal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) es el decano encargado de llevar a cabo esta ceremonia milenaria y antigua que supone la elección de un nuevo Sumo Pontífice. Esto es lo que se le conoce como Cónclave. Se llaman a todos los cardenales del mundo al Vaticano para comenzar unas votaciones que pueden durar varios días. En este tiempo ellos están en una especie de retiro o aislamiento para que así sus decisiones no sean influidas por factores externos. También en ese tiempo tendrán que darse negociaciones, acuerdos y tratos para llegar de la manera más sabia y efectiva posible a la votación final que dará a conocer al próximo elegido.
All this begins with the sudden death of the Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is the dean in charge of carrying out this millenary and ancient ceremony that involves the election of a new Supreme Pontiff. This is what is known as the Conclave. All the cardinals of the world are called to the Vatican to begin a voting process that can last several days. During this time they are in a kind of retreat or isolation so that their decisions are not influenced by outside factors. Also during this time, negotiations, agreements and deals will have to be made to arrive in the wisest and most effective way possible at the final vote that will reveal the next chosen one.
Entonces, qué pasa? - pues que en medio de este ritual comienzan a darse discusiones, empiezan a salir secretos por lo que las conspiraciones serán la orden del día. El film básicamente es todo el proceso hasta la elección del nuevo Papa. Lo primero que tenemos que entender es que al final del día esta no es una elección religiosa, sino política; de ahí a que se le de tanta importancia a la forma de pensar, la visión del mundo, las relaciones que estos cardenales puedan ofrecer con los demás líderes, etc. Obviamente la imagen de la iglesia será un factor a cuidar y es que dentro de ella siguen habiendo doctrinas atrasadas, tradicionales que pueden chocar con lo que es el mundo de hoy en día y esto se ve mucho en este film.
So, what happens? - Well, in the middle of this ritual, discussions begin to take place, secrets begin to come out and conspiracies will be the order of the day. The film is basically the whole process until the election of the new Pope. The first thing we have to understand is that at the end of the day this is not a religious election, but a political one; hence the importance given to the way of thinking, the vision of the world, the relations that these cardinals can offer with the other leaders, etc. Obviously the image of the church will be a factor to be taken care of, since there are still backward, traditional doctrines within the church that may clash with today's world, and this is very much seen in this film.
Esta ha sido una de las mejores películas que he visto en el año tanto por la construcción de la trama, por las actuaciones, elenco y sobre todo por las visuales que nos trae. La trama nos va metiendo en un conflicto de intereses entre las diversas facciones que hay entre los cardenales, esa lucha de poder por ver quien llega al cargo que resulta ser muy interesante. La historia parece seguir un camino pero lo realmente bueno es que al final tenemos un plot twist, quizás algo predecible, pero que no deja de sorprender. Digo predecible porque cuando vemos las primeras escenas de este ángulo de la historia ya se intuye que por ese lado van a pasar cosas. Esto no le quita profundidad ni interés.
This has been one of the best films I have seen this year, both for the construction of the plot, the performances, the cast and especially for the visuals it brings us. The plot takes us into a conflict of interests between the various factions among the cardinals, this power struggle to see who gets to the office that turns out to be very interesting. The story seems to follow a path but the really good thing is that at the end we have a plot twist, perhaps somewhat predictable, but still surprising. I say predictable because when we see the first scenes of this angle of the story we already sense that things are going to happen on that side. This does not detract from its depth or interest.
Lo visual es espectacular, la fotografía, los encuadres, la ambientación, todo lo simétrico y estético que puede ser una escena lo van a apreciar en esta película. De verdad que da mucho gusto verla, la cinematografía es muy top. Se nota mucho lo logrado que está todo, más allá de la trama que es lo que realmente interesa este aspecto es de lo que más destaca. Hay que hablar del cast, me sorprendió la cantidad de buenos actores que hay: Isabella Rossellini, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, etc. Todos actores de primera que interpretan a la perfección sus personajes. No veo fallos acá, creo que lo hecho por Fiennes es muy bueno, sabemos la talla de actor que es pero si, destaca mucho en este film.
The visuals are spectacular, the photography, the framing, the setting, everything symmetrical and aesthetic that can be a scene will be appreciated in this film. It is really a pleasure to watch it, the cinematography is very top notch. It is very noticeable how well done everything is, beyond the plot, which is what really interests this aspect is what stands out the most. We must talk about the cast, I was surprised by the amount of good actors there are: Isabella Rossellini, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, etc.. All first class actors who play their characters to perfection. I don't see any flaws here, I think Fiennes' performance is very good, we know what a great actor he is but yes, he stands out a lot in this film.
En conclusión estamos ante una película muy buena y que vale la pena sentarse a disfrutarla. Como ya dije estos temas siempre serán controversiales e interesantes porque es medio un secreto a voces que estas cosas puedan, o no, realmente suceder tras las paredes del vaticano. Para mi es un 8.5/10. Dura dos horas pero se pasa realmente rápido. Les dejo el tráiler por acá abajo.
In conclusion, this is a very good film and worth sitting down to enjoy it. As I said these topics will always be controversial and interesting because it is an open secret that these things may, or may not, really happen behind the walls of the Vatican. For me it's an 8.5/10. It's two hours long but it goes by really fast. I leave the trailer below.
›Conclave // An unprecedented look inside the Vatican@musicandreview570d
It has always called my attention to know what happens behind the doors of the Vatican, frankly it does not seem to me a place that is sacred because it is run by men who like me make mistakes every day, however, I will not belittle the activities, work and decisions that are made there, I also know that there is a great story behind. I became more interested in this subject after watching the movies inspired by the books “Angels and Demons” and “The Da Vinci Code”. I think those movies aroused a great curiosity in me, even though it is obvious that I am totally clear that they are fiction. “The Two Popes” was also an interesting enough movie to feed my curiosity, that one starring Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce.
Thus, this same 2024 “Conclave”, a film directed by Edward Berger whom I know only for directing the series “The Terror” (which I recommend with my eyes closed), arrived in theaters. From the first moment I saw the trailer I was curious and the fact that there was such a prestigious line of actors gave me to understand that I would see a very good movie, who starred Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini, among others who did a very good job.
To give you a little context, a conclave is an activity or ceremony that takes place after the death of a pope, it seeks to elect the new pope and the election is done through a vote in which a certain amount of votes is required, this amount is not by simple majority, but by a majority already established that if I remember correctly must be at least 72 votes, those who vote are the cardinals. A conclave seems to be a simple meeting to elect the new pope, but history has shown that it is much more than that, there have always been delays and inconveniences since not all cardinals have a consensus or preference for someone specific.
Having clarified this, in the film we see with a lot of drama what happens behind the doors of such an important and transcendental meeting for the history and future of the Catholic Church. Here we see how some people want to win and try to make tricks that give them advantages over others, and well, we know that from the Christian point of view there are things that can be seen as a dirty game, it is more like a political game and not a religious one. The truth is that this is where the role of the dean, played masterfully by Ralph Fiennes, plays a fundamental role since it is he who must ensure that the conclave is carried out in the cleanest and fairest way possible.
But I fear that many cardinals do not aspire to win in the fairest way, some even cross the line by betraying and buying companions. While it is true that the film is fiction, I do not doubt that situations like these have been experienced throughout history, as I said, it is men who occupy these positions and beyond apparently being closer to God, I guess they can not help but feel ambition to sit in the papal chair even if they do not deserve it.
CONCLAVE - Official Trailer
I think this is a film that handles drama and suspense quite well as it builds and leaves clues of what could be the outcome of the conclave, but what I like most is that it does not skimp on creating characters that leave the church in a very bad light, even when we know it is fiction, that boldness plays in favor of the entertainment of the viewer. The performances are all very good, each actor fulfilled his role and contributed to give a good drama to this film that tries to give us an unprecedented look at what happens in the election of an event as media and speculative as the election of a Pope.
The movies that are inspired by events that are lived in reality are very attractive to me, although it is true that this one is not entirely inspired by real events, it does a good job showing us situations that I do not rule out that could hypothetically occur in a conclave. So if it calls your attention or if you are curious to know in more depth what happens in a place as enigmatic as the Vatican, then I recommend you to see this movie, it is not very long and is quite entertaining.
These days I've been doing with my mom a little movie marathon and the one chosen last night was "Conclave" which honestly I wasn't too happy to see because the PTSD of studying in a Catholic school is real but having Ralph Fiennes as the main character I knew it was going to be something of quality, so I decided to watch it with the most open mind possible.
The film, as the name implies, narrates the events surrounding a conclave held to elect a new pope, which naturally is not an easy undertaking. Cardinal Lawrence (Fiennes) is in charge of organizing and carrying out the elections, in this task he discovers a network of secrets that make the favorite cardinals less suitable or even more suitable for the position, but what exactly is to be the most suitable? someone who has no sins or someone who has hit and repents. On the other hand, we have a very interesting contest, is it necessary for the church to return to conservatism or to follow the liberal path that the pope to be relieved was taking.
Doubts are generated about faith and service to God, we even see the sin of first form in the protagonist for wanting to impose himself as "what should be". We really see an impeccable performance by Ralph Fiennes who always keeps us on tenterhooks about what will happen or what new information we will discover. There are also very interesting performances such as Isabella Rossellini playing the role of sister Agnes, who in a way represents the eyes and legacy of the deceased father.
And also, the film has a very interesting plot twist, which left us questioning many things.
After watching the film I understood why it has the fame of an Oscar contender, the performances, plus all the set and costume design that are impeccable, coupled with a series of questions that we sow that serve not only for those who are Catholics, but as human beings and an excellent adaptation of the script, are the perfect recipe for an excellent film.
I recommend watching it, I give it 4.5/5.
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Estos días he estado haciendo con mi mamá un pequeño maratón de películas y la elegida anoche fue "Conclave" que honestamente no me alegraba mucho por ver porque el PTSD de estudiar en colegio católico es real pero al tener a Ralph Fiennes como protagonista sabía que iba a ser algo de calidad, así que decidí verla con la mente más abierta posible.
La película como su nombre lo dice, nos narra los sucesos alrededor de un conclave hecho para elegir un nuevo papa, que naturalmente no es una empresa fácil. El cardenal Lawrence (Fiennes) es el encargado de organizar y llevar a cabo las elecciones, en esta tarea va descubriendo una red de secretos que hacen menos aptos o incluso más aptos a los cardenales favoritos para el cargo, pero ¿que es exactamente ser el más apto? alguien que no tiene pecados o alguien que ha pegado y se arrepiente. Por otro lado tenemos una contienda bastante interesante, es necesario que la iglesia vuelva al conservadurismo o que siga por el camino liberal que llevaba el papa a relevar.
Se generan dudas sobre la fé y el servicio a Dios, incluso observamos el pecado de primera forma en el protagonista por querer imponerse como "lo que debe ser". Realmente vemos una actuación impecable de Ralph Fiennes que siempre nos tiene en ascuas sobre lo que pasará o que información nueva vamos a descubrir. Tambien hay actuaciones muy interesantes como Isabella Rossellini haciendo el papel de hermana Agnes, quien de cierta forma representa los ojos y legado del papá difunto.
Y además, la película tiene un plot twist interesantísimo, que nos dejó cuestionando muchas cosas.
Después de ver la película entendí porque tiene la fama de contendiente para el Óscar, las actuaciones, más todo el diseño de escenario y vestuario que son impecables, sumados con una serie de cuestionamientos que nos siembran que sirven no solo para quienes somos católicos, sino como seres humanos y una adaptación excelente de guión, son la receta perfecta para una película excelente.
This film is a co-production between the United States and the United Kingdom, based on the novel by Robert Harris.
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Filled with tension and intrigue, it deals with issues of great relevance, such as doubts about faith, the hypocrisy of certain sectors of the Catholic Church, internal power struggles and the deepest secrets of human nature, which is always imperfect.
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Although the film has a large cast, most of the weight falls on Ralph Fiennes, who plays a cardinal who acts as the detective in the midst of the power struggle within the church.
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His performance is outstanding and could earn him a nomination in the future. Other international actors also have their moments, but with less screen time, they are less relevant.
Among them, Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow stand out. Although both are good actors, in Lithgow's case, I was not entirely convinced by his performance; he fails to fully reflect what is said about his character and his intentions and plans are not explored in depth, resulting in a somewhat diffuse performance and a blurred character.
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The costumes and sets are well done, although the corridors of the convent are a little overused.
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While there shouldn't be too much variety due to the context of the film, at times the setting felt a little repetitive and poor.
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However, the other settings are very well detailed; although it wasn't filmed in the Sistine Chapel, it manages to look like it.
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I understand that it was shot in one of the most iconic studios in the history of cinema, Cinecittà.
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In ‘Conclave’, the disputes of interests among the cardinals, the ideological changes in the church and sensitive issues such as abuse and doubt in the faith of some cardinals are evident. In short, the film humanises both the cardinals and the Pope.
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The soundtrack, already a discovery in the composer's previous film, continues to surprise in this one. It accompanies each scene, bringing emotion to the plot, although it does not present a great variety of themes.
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As for the adaptation, I don't know the original book, but the pacing is adequate and the adaptation is in line with what is expected of a film of this genre.
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The plot twists are bold and may be risky for certain audiences, but they are well integrated into the narrative.
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Personally, I find these twists to be unexpected and Edward Berger manages to tell them in the best possible way.
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