Peter Straughan wins Best Adapted Screenplay for ‘Conclave’
03 March 2025 |
3:07 am
Peter Straughan took home Oscars 2025’s Best Adapted Screenplay for Conclave. This win marks a historical moment in his screenwriting career. The film is an adaptation of Robert Harris’s novel and it is a gripping portrayal of spiritual and political intrigue within the Vatican. During his heartfelt acceptance speech, Straughan Thanked the film’s cast and…
Peter Straughan took home Oscars 2025’s Best Adapted Screenplay for Conclave. This win marks a historical moment in his screenwriting career.
The film is an adaptation of Robert Harris’s novel and it is a gripping portrayal of spiritual and political intrigue within the Vatican.
During his heartfelt acceptance speech, Straughan Thanked the film’s cast and crew, acknowledging their dedication and zeal in bringing the story to life. He also took a moment to appreciate his daughter, which resonated with the audience, leading to an applauding ovation.
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Straughan faced stiff competition in the category. He went against Jay Cocks and James Mangold for A Complete Unknown, Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar for Sing Sing, Joslyn Barnes and RaMell Ross for Nickel Boys, and Jacques Audiard, Léa Mysius, Thomas Bidegain, and Nicolas Livecchi for Emilia Pérez.
In brief synopsis, When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a web of conspiracies and intrigue that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church.
The win cements Straughan’s reputation as a masterful storyteller, with a golden statue to his career.
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