Exploring Claustrophobia and Hope in Cinematic Storytelling

This chapter explores director Alan Pakula's nuanced approach to political thrillers, focusing on his mastery of light and architecture to evoke complex emotions. It also discusses the thematic elements of oppression and isolation in a film about a papal conclave, concluding with a hopeful resolution and a teaser for an upcoming podcast episode.

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