Conclave (2024)

Conclave presents a net positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes through Cardinal Vincent Benítez, an intersex character. His identity is a pivotal plot point, used to explore progressive attitudes, tolerance, and the potential for inclusivity within the Catholic Church. The film affirms the worth of queer identity by framing it as a catalyst for positive change and acceptance.

The film features Cardinal Benítez, a character in a historically and canonically male-only role, who is revealed to be intersex. This portrayal introduces a non-binary element to a character in a strictly binary-gendered position, which counts as a gender swap under the provided definition.

Cardinal Benítez, described as Filipino in the source book, is portrayed as Mexican in the film. This constitutes a race swap as Filipino (Asian) and Mexican (often implying Mestizo/Indigenous American) represent distinct racial categories.