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Ruth Leon recommends… Conclave – Amazon Prime

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Ruth Leon recommends… Conclave – Amazon Prime

Conclave

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In view of the recent death of Pope Francis I thought you might like to know that Conclave, the recent Oscar-winning movie about the election of a Pope, starring a pitch-perfect Ralph Fiennes as a presiding cardinal, and with an estimable performance from Isabella Rosellini as a tough nun, is now available to watch online.

Based on the novel by Robert Harris, this is as close to an inside look at the arcane historical process of choosing a Pope as it’s possible for an outsider to access. And the interiors of the Vatican are dazzling.

Rental is only £4.95 or you can buy it for £9.95.

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