“It challenges us to challenge ourselves and is wildly entertaining, one of the year’s standout films.” - Nell Minow, RogerEbert.com
“Pulls off paradox after paradox with this thing. It’s methodical and propulsive, classy and shameless, austere and juicy.” - Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
Friday, December 27–Thursday, January 2 | CONCLAVE follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church. (Focus Features)
Awards & Nominations
Winner - Ensemble Cast Award, Palm Springs International Film Festival
Winner - Outstanding Performer of the Year Award (Ralph Fiennes), Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Be Kind, Rewind: Join us as we review the best and biggest films from 2024––from favorite titles that graced the Film Center’s screens, to movies that thrilled audiences across the country. As the days left on 2024’s calendar slip past, the Film Center invites you to consider how these films reveal not just the movies of the year, but 2024 itself. Read more
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