Conclave (2024) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Dean of the College of Cardinals and leader of the papal conclave. Navigates complex political maneuvering, uncovers corruption among candidates, and ultimately guides the election toward an unexpecte...
US Cardinal and progressive reformer. Aims to block Tedesco's election and initially seeks to hide Tremblay's corruption after gaining his administrative promises, but later allies with Lawrence.
Canadian Cardinal and moderate candidate. Denied resignation by the late pope, he secretly buys votes and manipulates staff transfers. Exposed and eliminated from the conclave after his corruption is...
Acting head caterer and housekeeper in the Vatican. Assists Lawrence in his investigations, helps uncover Tremblay's corruption, and aids in publicizing the scandal.
Nigerian Cardinal and social conservative. Leads early voting but faces a damaging scandal regarding a past relationship with Sister Shanumi and a child given up for adoption, derailing his candidacy.
Italian Cardinal and staunch traditionalist. Emerges as a strong candidate but suffers momentum loss after the Sistine Chapel explosion. Makes an inflammatory speech against Islam, prompting Benítez's...
Monsignor and Lawrence's assistant. Uncovers that the late pope funded Benítez's travel to Geneva and later warns Lawrence about Benítez's canceled medical appointment, triggering the final confrontat...
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Tremblay gains Bellini's support by promising him a position in his administration.
Lawrence and Agnes discover that Tremblay arranged Shanumi's transfer to Vatican City.
Shanumi confesses to a past illicit relationship with Adeyemi that resulted in a son she gave up for adoption.
Lawrence speaks with Shanumi about her past relationship with Adeyemi and presses Adeyemi to confirm her account.
O'Malley is identified as Lawrence's assistant and works under his leadership during the conclave.
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Lawrence speaks privately with Shanumi, who confesses her past relationship with Adeyemi and the adoption of their son.
Bellini tells supporters that his goal is to prevent Tedesco from winning the papacy.
During the first ballots, Adeyemi leads Tedesco, Tremblay, Bellini, and Lawrence.
Tedesco's campaign represents a traditionalist faction during a conclave in which Shanumi's treatment and testimony become politically significant.
Bellini and Lawrence reconcile and agree to stand against Tedesco after Tremblay is removed from contention.
Lawrence investigates Tremblay after discovering that Tremblay arranged Shanumi's transfer and paid cardinals for votes.
Lawrence works with Sister Agnes to discover that Tremblay arranged Shanumi's transfer.
Lawrence shows Bellini the documents proving Tremblay bought votes. After Bellini initially argues for concealment, the two reconcile and agree to opp...
A conflicted dean navigates scandals, corruption, violence, and uncertainty to guide a divided institution toward an unexpected election.
Directed by Edward Berger
Conclave (2024) · 7.2/10 · drama, thriller
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