The political thriller film Conclave has been a hit during the awards season since its release in the United States on October 25 and in the United Kingdom on November 29, 2024. As of now, the film has received nominations in major categories across at least 35 events, including the Critics' Choice Movie Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
Featuring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Sergio Castellitto, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini in key roles, the plot revolves around the death of the Pope, which leads to the selection of a new Pope. However, as Cardinal Lawrence, who is tasked with this responsibility, begins his work, he uncovers secrets that could cause significant turmoil.
Conclave was a box office success, earning approximately $70 million against a budget of $20 million. Critics and audiences have praised the film for its screenplay, direction, acting, and cinematography. Additionally, the soundtrack, curated by German composer Volker Bertelmann, has also generated significant buzz.
Some standout tracks from the film's soundtrack include Overture of Conclave, The Abyss Calls Out, and I Would Choose John. The soundtrack features a total of 27 tracks, which will be revealed later.
The soundtrack of Conclave
As previously mentioned, the music for the film has been provided by Volker Bertelmann. For the uninitiated, Bertelmann is a renowned and multi-award-winning music composer who has several hits under his name, including Lion (2016), Patrick Melrose (2018), and All Quiet on the Western Front (2022).
The soundtrack for Conclave, in no particular order, comprises the following tracks:
- Overture of Conclave
- Tears
- Rumours
- Arrival
- Soon Enough
- Seal the Room
- Prayer
- First Day
- Walk of Doubt
- The Abyss Calls Out
- Route of Fear
- Not What We Had Hoped
- Evening Prayer
- First Election
- Second Day
- I Don’t Want Your Vote
- Withdraw Your Name
- Still No Result
- You Should Be Careful
- Discovery
- It Is Official
- Explosion
- Walk Through Rain
- Innocent
- I Would Choose John
- What Is Troubling You?
- Postlude of Conclave
About the movie
The movie does not have a full-length synopsis, which implies that the makers of the film want to keep certain aspects of it a secret for those willing to see the film. Its official logline, which slightly hints at the film's premise, reads:
"Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope."
It continues:
"Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church."
How can you watch the movie?
The movie is available for streaming on multiple platforms, including Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Apple TV Plus, and Amazon Prime Video. It is also available on Spectrum, Microsoft, and Fandango at Home.
Besides these options, the movie is also currently running in theaters. Therefore, if you are someone who is more inclined towards having a theater experience, you can do so by booking your tickets online or by getting your tickets from the ticket counter on the day of the viewing.
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