An Education The Screenplay
An Education The Screenplay by Nick Hornby is published by Penguin Adult and was released on October 15, 2009. This edition presents the screenplay for the film “An Education,” which explores the unusual relationship between a 1960s teenager named Jenny and an older man named David, inspired by the real-life experiences of journalist Lynn Barber. The screenplay captures the essence of the story while providing insights into the adaptation process.
Readers will find Hornby’s script accompanied by stills from the film and a detailed introduction where he discusses the challenges and nuances of transforming a personal memoir into a cinematic narrative. This edition delves into themes related to performing arts and film, offering a unique perspective on the screenplay’s development. With 216 pages, this English-language edition provides an engaging look at the intersection of personal storytelling and screenwriting.
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The script for major new film An Education, the story of the bizarre relationship between 1960s teenager Jenny (played by Carey Mulligan) and older man David (Peter Sarsgaard), after she accepts a lift on her way home from music practice one day. Based on Observer journalist Lynn Barber’s real-life experience as recounted in her book An Education, the film won the Audience Award for best film at the Sundance Film Festival and tremendous acclaim at the Berlin Film Festival too. It will be released in the UK in October 2009 and promises to be the season’s Slumdog Millionaire.
Hornby’s charming script is included in An Education: The Screenplay, along with stills from the film and a long introduction in which he wittily describes the process of converting someone’s very personal memoir into a hit film.
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