1917 (2019) — Screenplay
Two young British soldiers race across enemy territory in WWI to deliver a message that could save hundreds of lives, including one soldier's brother.
- Written by
- Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Sam Mendes
- Genre
- Drama, War
- Length
- 120 pages
This screenplay excels in taut, real-time pacing that sustains relentless tension, and its tight two-hander dialogue reveals character under extreme pressure. Study how the writers use physical obstacles and a ticking clock to escalate stakes while keeping the bond between the protagonists central.
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