INTERVIEW: Douglas Kennedy on how it will translate to screen

INTERVIEW: Douglas Kennedy on how it will translate to screen

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English

10th - 12th Grade

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The transcript discusses the challenges of translating a novel into a screenplay, emphasizing that the two mediums are inherently different. It highlights the freedom of fiction writing, such as using stream of consciousness, versus the structured nature of screenplays. The speaker notes that while a film cannot replicate a novel, it can still be a good adaptation by reinventing the story to fit the film medium's unique narrative architecture.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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