In Pakistan, as of April 23 — After the passing of Pope Francis at the age of 88, the movie \”Conclave\” has witnessed a significant surge in viewership. People are tuning into this year’s Academy Award-winning suspense film to gain insight into the confidential procedures surrounding the selection of his successor.
The film featuring Ralph Fiennes illustrates the process of Vatican cardinals choosing a new pope following a papal demise. As reported by Variety, there was an increase of 283% in viewership within one day, amounting to 6.9 million minutes watched the day subsequent to the pope’s death.
The movie Conclave is adapted from Robert Harris\’ book and boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rossellini. It received accolades such as winning the award for Best Adapted Screenplay and garnered eight Academy Award nominations. You can watch it at no cost on Amazon Prime Video right now.
In the meantime, Netflix’s \”The Two Popes\” experienced a remarkable surge in viewership, increasing by 417%. With Catholics anticipating a new leader, movies such as this one are assisting numerous individuals in delving into the seldom-explored realm of Vatican customs and internal conflicts.