Ralph Fiennes and Isabella Rossellini came out for the premiere of Conclave at the AMC Lincoln Square in New York City. We spoke with the stars about preparing for their roles in the dramatic film and what it was like shooting in Rome.

“Conclave” wasn’t made with the Vatican’s involvement; it was shot at the legendary Rome studio Cinecittà. The film, made for about $20 million and scripted by Peter Straughan, is primarily a procedural, albeit one with a spiritual dimension.