Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) — Screenplay
Over two Thanksgivings, Hannah's husband's affair with her sister and her ex-husband's renewed interest in another sister unravel family bonds.
- Written by
- Woody Allen
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama
- Studio
- Orion Pictures
- Length
- 135 pages
This screenplay is a masterclass in ensemble structure, weaving three sisters' intersecting romantic entanglements across two holiday gatherings. Allen's sharp, naturalistic dialogue reveals character through subtext, while the circular timeline highlights how family patterns repeat. Study its use of omniscient narration to deepen emotional irony without sacrificing pace.
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