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‘Conclave’: Possibly 2024’s Best Dramatic Film

Cardinals pick a new pope. Who would have thought such a solemn and stately story would crackle with enough electricity to have you on the edge of your seat?
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‘Conclave’: Possibly 2024’s Best Dramatic Film
Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes, center) is in charge of the proceedings, in "Conclave." Focus Features
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PG | 2h | Drama | Oct. 25, 2024

Arriving on the heels of “Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story”—a documentary about one of the most exemplary Catholic priests who ever lived—comes “Conclave,” a drama-thriller about the partisan politics, power-plays, and pernicious ploys at the heart of picking a new pope.
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times. In addition to film, he enjoys martial arts, motorcycles, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism. Jackson earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic.
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