Stanley Tucci's 'Conclave' Explores Ambiguity of Faith and Power in Papal Election

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Stanley Tucci's 'Conclave' Explores Ambiguity of Faith and Power in Papal Election
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Conclave, starring Stanley Tucci, delves into the intricate process of electing a new pope following the death of the previous one. The film centers on Cardinal Bellini, a progressive figure played by Tucci, who grapples with his own ambition and doubts while vying for the papacy to prevent a more conservative candidate from winning. The Golden Globe-winning screenplay by Peter Straughan explores the political maneuvering and ethical dilemmas inherent in such high-stakes elections.

This awards season, Stanley Tucci stars in “ Conclave ,” a film centered on the process of electing a new pope after the death of the previous one. The politically progressive Cardinal Bellini, played by Tucci, vies for the position — despite doubting his worthiness — to stop a far more conservative candidate from winning the vote.

“It was Cinecittà in the middle of January, and it was absolutely freezing. And then all of a sudden there are too many of you in a small room, and it’s too hot. But there’s so much history there, always the ghost of Fellini. It still needs a little bit of a spruce-up, but it was great.

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