The Conclave

Overview

Set against the backdrop of a post-Constantinople world in 1458, eighteen cardinals gather to decide on a new pope amidst political intrigue and power struggles. Young and ambitious, Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia, at just 27, navigates the treacherous waters of church politics, employing cunning tactics to outmaneuver his rivals. As alliances shift and secrets unravel, the election becomes a high-stakes battle for dominance, with Borgia determined to secure his place at the top. The atmosphere is charged with ambition, betrayal, and the quest for ultimate authority within the Vatican.