Emma (2020) — Screenplay
In 19th-century England, a privileged young woman's matchmaking schemes threaten her own chance at love when her plans unravel.
- Written by
- Eleanor Catton, Jane Austin
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Studio
- Focus Features, Working Title Films
- Length
- 75 pages
Study this adaptation for its crisp, witty dialogue that modernizes Austen's voice without losing period authenticity. Catton's screenplay offers a masterclass in balancing comedic tone with character-driven drama, making Emma's flawed perspective both engaging and subtly critiqued through clever visual storytelling.
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