Mank (2020) — Screenplay
An alcoholic screenwriter battles addiction and studio politics while racing to complete the script that will become Citizen Kane.
- Written by
- Jack Fincher
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama, Biography
- Length
- 152 pages
This script is a masterclass in nonlinear structure, weaving flashbacks and present-day tension to mirror its protagonist's fractured mind. The dialogue crackles with period wit, while the central character's flawed, driven arc offers rich study in balancing sympathy and critique.
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