Conclave: A Screenwriting Superclass with Oscar Nominated and Bafta winning writer Peter Straughn.

The Filmmakers Podcast

We are honored this week as we are joined by Bafta Winning screenwriter Peter Straughn to talk about his latest film Conclave which stars Ralph Fiennes and is out NOW!

Peter who is known for writing the feature films Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Mrs Radcliffs Revolution, Sixty Six, How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, The Men Who Stare at Goats, Frank, The Snowman and The Goldfinch chats with Pope 'Dom' Francis III and Cardinal 'Giles' Archibald ii about his rather excellent feature Conclave based on the book of the same name.

They talk themes and plot, story structure and tone.

His humble beginnings to indie film darling to Academy Award nominee.

Writing an Oscar level drama contender with comedy and drama thrown into the heady mix.

Conclave is in cinemas now.

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