All is True (2018) — Screenplay
In his final years, a retired William Shakespeare confronts family secrets and personal regrets while seeking peace in Stratford.
- Written by
- Ben Elton
- Genre
- Drama, Biography, History
- Length
- 94 pages
This biopic offers a masterclass in restrained character study, using quiet domestic scenes to reveal the private cost of public genius. The screenplay's structure elegantly interweaves memory and present action, while its dialogue balances period authenticity with emotional immediacy—a strong example of building drama from stillness and subtext.
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