Interview with Screenwriter Jude Quintiere (UNDER THE ROSE)

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Matthew Toffolo: What is you screenplay about?

Jude Quintiere: This is a true story of profound love between a vibrant young feminist and a nationally celebrated Roman Catholic priest, which takes place in the shifting beliefs of the 60’s. This transformational love affair was investigated by the FBI and violated the strictest taboos of society, Mother Church and family values. Their love spanned 20 years through the birth of their three children, all in absolute secrecy – Under the Rose -sub rosa.

What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Drama.

Why should your screenplay be made into a movie?

My interest in writing this visual love story for the screen grows out of my catholic background of contradictions and unanswered questions, created by those tumultuous 60’s. This era of political stress, Vatican Two, and the war in Vietnam has become the DNA of my writing. I believe that this is…

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