13/14

That’s a false assumption

Tale

When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world’s most secretive and long-running events, the selection 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 Robert Harris’ 2016 novel “Conclave.” Cardinal Benitez delivers his final speech in Spanish. It’s a bit of a stretch to believe that all the other cardinals can easily understand him. All of the cardinals are fluent in Latin by default, and many speak Italian in other conversations in the film.

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All of these languages ​​​​belong to the Romance language family, so it’s not a stretch to assume that the majority of the cardinals would have a basic understanding of Spanish. Sister Agnes: Although we sisters are supposed to be invisible, God has nonetheless given us eyes and ears. Allegri: MisererePerformed by Capella Musicale Pontificia Sistina, Massimo PalombellaCourtesy of Deutsche Grammophon GMBHUnder license from Universal Music Operations Ltd. LIKESPlayfulnessRealism (to a great extent)Dramatic interventionClever dialogueMystery to a certain degreeInvolvement of most charactersCinematographySummary: A legend like Ralph Fiennes is a solid start for my tastes, as the man takes much of his English heritage and integrates it into the head of the Conclave.

The entire cast excels in this film, with each member vying for their place, making contributions and performances adequate to present these ideas

Elegant, astute, poised, but never shying away from emotion when needed, Fiennes’ balancing abilities continue to impress me with how much he invests himself in creating a good character. Tucci gets a bit more theatrical, his character being the voice of the “liberal” side while his aggressions and passions are cleverly delivered in a stage-appropriate manner to counterbalance Fiennes’ quieter tones. Lithgow, on the other hand, is almost a mix of both extremes, playing his usual supporting role that keeps so many of the main characters on their toes and providing perhaps most of the engaging mystery elements in the search for the truth. I’ll also take this moment to say that I’m impressed by how well Conclave does at keeping all of the players introduced at the beginning of the film grounded in the story.

Finally, the best part of this film is the cinematography for viewers like me

Conclave is all about the interactions and connections that each cardinal must have in order to ascend to the throne, and Berger’s team has kept them all engaged in this very complex story. And with such clever dialogue, the characters and performers have plenty of material to bring this realistic tale to life and give the feeling of being involved in such an established tradition. When the drama is brought in to spice things up, the realism doesn’t lose much merit, resulting in a nice balance that plays well with the character development and the traditions of the office. Strong camerawork adds a lot of emotional support to the film, with impressive coordination of shots, each schematized to give you the best visual display.

A fantastic edit brings it all together in smooth cuts, logical storyboards, and doesn’t rely on too many effects to enhance the experience

During my viewing, I had wide shots of the church that depicted the majestic expanse of the historic architecture, close-ups that gave the intensity of a character’s gaze as they ponder the latest information, and panning shots that gave fleeting shots of someone walking throughout the film as they seek to make things happen. Bright lighting and filters accompany these shots and add an extra touch of drama, but they rarely distract from what’s happening in the shot.