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That’s a false assumption
Tale
When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the most secret and ancient events in the world, the election of a new pope, he finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundations of the Catholic Church. Based on the 2016 novel Conclave by Robert Harris. Cardinal Benitez delivers his climactic speech in Spanish. It’s a bit of a stretch to believe that all the other cardinals can easily understand him.
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All the cardinals are fluent in Latin by default, and many speak Italian in other conversations in the film. All of these languages are members of the Romance language family, so it’s not a stretch to assume that most of the cardinals will have a basic understanding of Spanish. Sister Agnes: Although we sisters are supposed to be invisible, God has given us eyes and ears. Allegri: MisererePerformed by Capella Musicale Pontificia Sistina, Massimo PalombellaCourtesy of Deutsche Grammophon GMBHLicensed by Universal Music Operations Ltd.
The entire cast is great in this film, each member fighting for a place, contributing their fair share of performances to convey these ideas
I LIKEActingRealism (in most degrees)Some dramatic interventionsIntelligent dialogueMystery to some degreeMost character involvementCinematographySummary: A legend like Ralph Fiennes is a solid opener for my tastes, as the man takes so much of his English heritage and integrates it into the mind of Conclave. Elegant, cunning, composed, but never shying away from emotion when needed, Fiennes’s balance skills continue to impress me with how invested he is in creating a good character. Tucci becomes a bit more theatrical, his character the voice of the “liberal” side, as his aggression and passions are artfully conveyed in a way that is appropriate for the stage to balance out Fiennes’ calmer tones. Lithgow, on the other hand, is almost a mix of the two extremes, holding her usual supporting role that keeps so many of the leading roles going and providing perhaps the most engaging element of the mystery in the search for the truth.
Finally, the best thing about this film is the cinematography for viewers like me
I will also take this moment to say that I am impressed that Conclave is very effective in keeping all the players introduced at the beginning of the film in the plot. Conclave is about the interactions and connections that each Cardinal must have in order to claim the throne, and Berger’s team has kept them all involved in a very complex story. And with such intelligent dialogue, the characters and performers have plenty of material to bring this realistic tale to life and feel like they are part of such a well-established tradition. When the drama is integrated to spice things up, the realism is not lost much, which gives a nice balance that works well with the character development and the traditions of the office.
Brilliant lighting and filters accompany these shots and add drama, but rarely interfere with seeing what is happening in the shot
The strong camera work adds so much emotional support to the film, with an impressive coordination of shots, each presented in a diagrammatic way to give you the best visual image. While watching, I was treated to wide shots of the church that showed the majestic space of the historical architecture, close-ups that convey the intensity of a character’s gaze as they contemplate the latest information, and panning shots that give fleeting shots of someone walking by as they try to do something. Fantastic editing brings it all together in smooth cuts, logical storyboards, and not relying on too many effects to enhance the experience.
