Story and Character by Alistair Owen

Story and Character by Alistair Owen

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Includes conversations with the writers of, among other films, "Restoration"; "Billy Elliot"; "Bridget Jones' Diary"; "Welcome to Sarajevo"; "Captain Corelli's Mandolin"; and, "The Full Monty". This series of interviews with the unsung heroes of contemporary British cinema provides a behind-the-scenes look at the movie business.

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Story and Character by Alistair Owen

This work includes conversations with the writers of, among other films, "Restoration"; "Billy Elliot"; "Bridget Jones' Diary"; "Welcome to Sarajevo"; "Captain Corelli's Mandolin"; and, "The Full Monty". Talking about their work at home and in Hollywood, some giving in-depth interviews for the first time, are ten of the top names in British screenwriting. Lively and funny, challenging and revealing, this series of exclusive interviews with the unsung heroes of contemporary British cinema provides a unique behind-the-scenes look at the movie business, essential for wannabe writers, industry insiders and film fans alike.
'Owen's thorough research and penetrating questions are what make this book.. the conversation is hilarious as well as informative, and budding screenwriters should pay close attention to extraordinary nuggets' Guardian 'A fascinating, insightful collection' Independent on Sunday
Alistair Owen writes for Time Out and the Independent on Sunday. He is the author of Smoking in Bed: Conversations with Bruce Robinson.
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ISBN 13 9780747561897
ISBN 10 0747561893
Title Story and Character
Author Alistair Owen
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2004-01-05
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.