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Conclave (2024) — Screenplay

Cardinal Lawrence must expose a conspiracy threatening the Church while managing rival factions to elect a new Pope.

Written by
Peter Straughan, Robert Harris
Genre
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Studio
FilmNation Entertainment, Access Entertainment, Indian Paintbrush
Length
129 pages

This script is a masterclass in building tension through confined settings and procedural detail. Study how Straughan layers character secrets and shifting alliances to maintain suspense, and how the dialogue reveals power dynamics without exposition. A strong example of turning internal church politics into a gripping thriller.

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