In the new THR feature The Watchers, a group of Catholic Church experts come together to break down what’s actually going on in the new Ralph Fiennes drama.
Experts say the new Focus Features film Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes , bears some striking resemblances to history. Until it doesn’t., questions abound. Do the Cardinals really scheme like the Plastics in the cafeteria? Can a speech really vault someone to the papacy? And whatis here to help. Our new series The Watchers gathers the biggest experts on a film’s world to discuss what they’ve seen.
Here’s who we’ve brought together this time. Check them out, then sit back and let them tell you what’s historical and what’s howl-worthy aboutBefore I send you off to the races, tell me: the level of scheming. Is that plausible, or is that Hollywoodized?That kind of discussion all takes place at a conclave or prior to a conclave. They have so many dinners, not to maneuver, but to get to know each other. But the politics are talked about.
So the Benitez speech that catapulted him to the papacy not only can happen but did happen, as recently as 11 years ago?It happened in 2005, too, when Cardinal Ratzinger presided over the Mass for John Paul II and he had to give the big homily and everyone suddenly knew him because of that.That speech Fiennes gave in the conference room is a little like that Ratzinger speech — he put his notes aside and spoke from the heart.
The question of female representation brings us to the intersex plot twist. What would happen if a new pope did make such a revelation? Would a cardinal accept it?I was laughing out loud. There’s so much else rich going on in the movie, and did that actually help? But also I was in Rome with students the week before and the pope had welcomed intersex and trans teens.
It’s fascinating to see the film on these other levels, in these social-commentary terms. Do any last moments stand out?The moment when Benitez admits he had a papal name in mind like it’s a big deal. I mean, come on, all cardinals have a papal name in mind.The Making of ‘Emilia Pérez:’ Why Selena Gomez “Acted Insane in the Audition” for the Cartel Movie Partly Inspired by ‘Euphoria’Danielle Directo-Meston. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services.
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