Love and Friendship (2016) — Screenplay
A beautiful widow schemes to secure wealthy husbands for herself and her daughter while dodging scandal, but two eligible men complicate her calculated plans.
- Written by
- Whit Stillman
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Length
- 95 pages
Whit Stillman's adaptation of Jane Austen's novella is a masterclass in sharp, period-accurate dialogue and comedic pacing. Study how the film balances wit with emotional nuance, and how its ensemble cast embodies distinct social archetypes. The screenplay offers a compelling example of adapting classic literature with a modern, ironic sensibility.
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