Conclave

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Conclave!

Conclaveis a cinematic adaptation ofRobert Harriss suspenseful novel also titledConclave.

Adaptations often make alterations to better fit their medium, andConclaveis no exception.

Conclave official poster

WhileConclave’sfantastic twist endingand its other best elements remain, the film’s changes are still worth discussing.

In Harriss novel, Benitez is established as a cardinal serving in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq.

In contrast,Conclavethe film portrays Cardinal Lawrence as more vigorous and youthful.

Conclave’s Cardinal Benitez in front Kabul, Afghanistan, where he serves as Cardinal in the film

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This adjustment allows him to engage more dynamically with the unfolding plot, emphasizing action over introspection.

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Cast

Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci in Conclave

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Cardinal Benitez stands to speak in Conclave

Sister Agnes looking serious in Conclave as she eavesdrops

Cardinal Lawrence from Conclave in front of the Sistine Chapel

The main promotional image of the main character in front of the pivotal scene this Conclave article covers

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Ralph Fiennes looks stricken as Cardinal Lawrence next to Carlos Diehz looking serious as Cardinal Benitez in Conclave

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Headshot Of Ralph Fiennes

Headshot Of Stanley Tucci

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Conclave