Les Misérables (2012) — Screenplay
A paroled prisoner in 19th-century France risks his freedom to build a new life and protect an orphan, but a relentless inspector hunts him across decades.
- Written by
- William Nicholson, Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg, Herbert Kretzmer
- Genre
- Drama, Romance, History, War, Musical
- Length
- 130 pages
This screenplay adapts a beloved musical into a cinematic epic, offering a masterclass in balancing intimate character moments with sweeping historical scope. Study how the writers use song lyrics to advance plot and reveal inner conflict, and how they structure a multi-decade arc with clear acts and escalating stakes.
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