Films are not only visual, they are visceral; they allow an audience to feel the unfolding drama and psychologically connect with the characters. Even for the screenwriter, the experience of writing a film can be deeply moving, where a range of character emotions are assimilated and poured back into the narrative. Written specifically from a screenwriting perspective, this book explores the idea that the protagonist's narrative journey is also experienced by the audience, and comprises two individual yet interwoven threads: the physical journey and the emotional journey. With detailed case studies of the films Muriel's Wedding, Little Voice, Cars, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Sunshine Cleaning and Up, the book provides a redefined version of the Hero's Journey screenwriting model that will help writers to amplify the emotional power of their screenplays.
- ISBN10 0230348157
- ISBN13 9780230348158
- Publish Date 3 October 2011 (first published 1 January 2011)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
- Format eBook
- Pages 224
- Language English