Oscars contender Conclave makes London debut

A new film about a gossipy and scheming group of cardinals who must select the new Pope has received its UK premiere at the London Film Festival.

Conclave, which stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rossellini, is adapted from the 2016 novel by Robert Harris.

The film is thought to be a strong contender for the best picture award at next year's Oscars, and several of its stars could also be in contention for individual acting prizes.

Conclave is directed by Edward Berger, the acclaimed German-Austrian film-maker whose 2022 adaptation of All Quiet on the Western Front was nominated for nine Academy Awards.