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How realistic is ‘Conclave,’ the movie that lifts the lid on how a pope is elected?

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'Conclave' is based on novel by British novelist Robert Harris .

Ralph Fiennes , Stanley Tucci , Isabella Rossellini and John Lithgow star in the film.

The film depicts the sotto-voce discussions in Vatican corridors and the subtle, behind-the-scenes politicking involved in a process where anyone seen to be campaigning for the position is likely to be ruled out.

The film recreates the rooms in the guesthouse the Domus Sanctae Marthae where the cardinals stay during the conclave.

We are also shown the sealing of the deceased pope’s room and destruction of his ring.

There are, however, small things it gets wrong, such as details of how the tables are laid out in the Sistine Chapel.