The Unfilmable Books That Have Made It to the Big Screen
The latest news from the world of film. Francine Stock and guests look at the challenges filmmakers face adapting difficult books.
In a special edition, Francine Stock and guests discuss difficult books adapted for the big screen. Deepa Mehta talks Midnight's Children, Ang Lee reveals the challenges of making Life of Pi, and Walter Salles discusses On the Road. Meanwhile, Sir Christopher Frayling, critic Tim Robey, and screenwriter Tony Grisoni look back over the years at cinema's attempts at realising 'unfilmable' books.
Producer: Craig Smith.
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Midnight's Children
Midnight鈥檚 Children, directed by Deepa Mehta, is in cinemas in key cities from this weekend, certificate 12A.
Life of Pi
Life of Pi, directed by Ang Lee, is in cinemas nationwide, certificate PG.
Cloud Atlas
Cloud Atlas, directed by Tom Tykwer, Lana Wachowski and Andy Wachowski, is scheduled for UK release in February 2013, certificate 15.
On the Road
On the Road, directed by Walter Salles, will be released on DVD in February 2013, certificate TBC.
Broadcasts
- Thu 27 Dec 2012 16:00麻豆社 Radio 4
- Sun 30 Dec 2012 23:00麻豆社 Radio 4
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