Black Mirror: 101: The National Anthem (2011) — Screenplay
When a princess is kidnapped, Prime Minister Michael Callow must make a degrading public demand to save her life.
- Written by
- Charlie Brooker
- Genre
- Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
- Studio
- Netflix, Channel 4
- Length
- 69 pages
This taut thriller is a masterclass in building unbearable tension through restricted point-of-view and procedural pacing. Brooker's sharp, naturalistic dialogue keeps the absurd premise grounded, while the script's escalating stakes and tight structure offer a compelling study in high-concept drama executed with chilling restraint.
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