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New Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Ralph Fiennes 'Conclave' premieres on Prime Video in India
Set against the backdrop of chaos and tragedy, Conclave portrays the Vatican as a pressure cooker, where the cardinals' ambitions and the church's fraught legacy collide. As Lawrence unravels the dark secrets within the Vatican, the suspense builds, threatening to destabilise the very foundations of the Catholic Church. Edward Berger, director of All Quiet on the Western Front, promises an intense and thought-provoking cinematic experience, while Robert Harris adapted both the novel and screenplay, with Peter Straughan co-writing. The film premiered at the prestigious 51st Telluride Film Festival, receiving critical acclaim for its powerful acting and compelling storyline. Conclave went on to enjoy a successful worldwide theatrical run, earning multiple accolades, including BAFTA and Oscar nominations. Critics have particularly praised the film for its meticulous attention to detail in portraying the Vatican, both as a literal seat of authority and a symbolic battleground between secrecy and openness, tradition and progress.
India Today
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Conclave OTT release: Ralph Fiennes's film starts streaming in India
'Conclave,' starring Ralph Fiennes, is now streaming on Prime Video. Directed by Edward Berger, the critically acclaimed political thriller won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. 'Conclave' is based on Robert Harris's 2016 novel of the same name. Set in the shadowy corridors of the Vatican, 'Conclave' follows Cardinal Lawrence (Fiennes), who suddenly finds himself in charge of one of the world's oldest and most secretive processes - the selection of a new Pope. As he oversees the sacred tradition after the sudden death of the reigning Pope, Cardinal Lawrence uncovers dark secrets and dangerous conspiracies that threaten to shake the very foundations of the Catholic Church. The film features a stellar ensemble cast, including Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, and Jacek Koman. The film is co-written by Peter Straughan and Robert Harris. After a celebrated world premiere at the 51st Telluride Film Festival and a successful global theatrical run, 'Conclave' was named one of the top films of 2024 by the American Film Institute. Indian audiences who have been waiting to watch this intense, suspenseful Vatican drama from the comfort of their homes, cabn now stream 'Conclave' on Prime Video.
