Conclave (2024)

Conclave features Cardinal Benítez, an intersex character who reveals being born with a uterus and ovaries and chose to remain as God made him. The film uses this to explore themes of gender identity, acceptance, and faith, challenging traditional norms within the Church. This progressive inclusion offers a positive and affirming portrayal of an LGBTQ+ issue.

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.

The film portrays the Catholic Church primarily as a secretive, complex institution driven by political intrigue during a papal election, rather than a devotional body. It highlights internal struggles and doubt, and is critiqued for misrepresenting Church teachings, using the religious setting as a backdrop for a political thriller.