Anastasia (1997) — Screenplay
An amnesiac orphan joins two con men to claim a royal reward, but a cursed sorcerer hunts her before she can prove she's the lost Grand Duchess Anastasia.
- Written by
- Susan Gauthier, Bruce Graham, Bob Tzudiker, Noni White
- Genre
- Drama, Romance, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Animation, Family, Musical
- Studio
- Twentieth Century Studios
- Length
- 95 pages
This script is a masterclass in balancing a sweeping historical-fantasy premise with intimate, character-driven scenes. Its effective use of amnesia as a dramatic engine creates sharp tension between Anya’s quest for identity and the con men’s mercenary motives, while the world-building seamlessly blends Russian folklore with a vivid, animated Paris. The dialogue also offers a strong study in tonal shifts, from playful banter to poignant confrontation.
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