- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Toronto International Film Festival - - OFFICIAL SELECTION: Telluride Film Festival - From Oscar-winning director Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front), Conclave is a riveting religious thriller that follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting a new Pope. Based on the international best-seller by Robert Harris, Conclave centres on Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes), 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 finds himself at the center of a conspiracy and discovers a secret that could shake the very foundation of The Church. Conclave is packed with twists, turns and revelations, brought to life by an astonishing supporting cast including Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Isabella Rossellini - all at the top of their game. Having received universal acclaim from its recent premiere at Telluride Film Festival, Conclave simply cannot be missed at this year’s Festival. Book your tickets now to see this incredible acting achievement from one of Britain’s finest thespians - a performance that’s already generating awards season buzz.