Harbourside bars & dining from 6pm. Film starts approx. 8:30pm
Three giants of acting, Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow are mesmerising in this riveting New Year release. Based on Robert Harris’ 2016 best seller, CONCLAVE commences with the death of a pope and finds its intrigue amid the gathering of 118 cardinals, who come to the Vatican to elect a new leader from their number. Cardinal Lomeli (Fiennes) is entrusted with overseeing the proceedings. But, as the political machinations inside the Vatican intensify, scheming abounds while liberals vie fiercely with conservatives, and Lomeli comes to realise the deceased pope had kept a secret from them all, a secret that could rock everything. He must uncover and understand the truth before a new pope has been chosen.
★★★★★ – Roger Ebert
“Conclave is smart, provocative, sometimes funny, and determined to make us rethink our initial impressions. It challenges us to challenge ourselves and is wildly entertaining, one of the year’s standout films.” – Roger Ebert
“a Quiet Masterpiece” – Literary Hub
