Poor Things (2023) — Screenplay
A reanimated woman with a child's mind explores her own identity, defying the scientist who created her and the society that fears her.
- Written by
- Tony McNamara, Alasdair Gray
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Studio
- Element Pictures, Film4
- Length
- 98 pages
This script is a masterclass in tonal tightrope-walking, blending absurdist comedy with genuine emotional weight. Study how McNamara and Gray build a world that is both grotesque and beautiful, and how Bella's unique voice—at once naive and fiercely intelligent—drives every scene, making her journey of self-discovery utterly compelling.
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