Magnolia (1999) — Screenplay
In the San Fernando Valley, a dozen troubled souls chase forgiveness and meaning as their lives collide over one surreal day.
- Written by
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Genre
- Drama
- Studio
- New Line Cinema
- Length
- 195 pages
Anderson weaves an interlocking ensemble with bold, overlapping dialogue and sudden tonal shifts. Study how he builds tension across multiple storylines, using coincidence and rhythmic pacing to create a dense, operatic mosaic that rewards careful attention to recurring motifs and character parallels.
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