Conclave blessed with 12 Bafta nominations as Nicole Kidman and Denzel Washington shut out
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• Peter Bradshaw’s verdict
Conclave, Edward Berger’s papal thriller about a conflicted cardinal overseeing the election of the new pope, heads into next month’s Bafta awards with the most nominations. It is in the running for 12 awards – one more than its closest rival, Jacques Audiard’s much-decorated transgender musical Emilia Pérez.
Based on the novel by Robert Harris, Berger’s film will hope to repeat the surprise sweep of his previous film, All Quiet on the Western Front, which won seven awards at the ceremony two years ago, including best picture and best director.
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