The Godfather: A Screenwriting Masterclass

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This video essay explores the genius screenwriting tips found in the screenplay for THE GODFATHER (1972), a true screenwriting masterclass by Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo. Screenwriting Tips in THE GODFATHER: 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Sequences 03:16 Theme 05:11 Respect the Audience 07:06 Push the Narrative Forward 13:14 Character Contradictions 14:37 Scene Agitators 16:09 Triangle of Conflict 18:33 Character Orchestration 20:25 Moral Code 21:44 Conflicting Objectives 23:52 Character Arcs Subscribe and get more screenwriting tips: https://bit.ly/3dMJEVj Support the channel on Patreon: https://Patreon.com/ScriptSleuth WGA's 101 Greatest Screenplays: https://bit.ly/3ifZM5c Screenwriting Secrets in World Cinema: https://bit.ly/3eNqwbe More Great Screenplays: https://bit.ly/2D1JuwR Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scriptsleuth #2 on the WGA's 101 Greatest Screenplays Screenplay by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola. Based on the novel by Mario Puzo. SPECIAL THANKS TO: Brenda Garcia Nicholas Barragan William Chevalier #screenwriting #TheGodfather #FrancisFordCoppola