Soul (2020) — Screenplay
A jazz pianist who finally lands his big break is torn from his body and must fight his way back from the afterlife to reclaim his life and his music.
- Written by
- Pete Docter, Mike Jones
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Family, Music
- Studio
- Disney, Pixar
- Length
- 127 pages
This script is a masterclass in balancing high-concept fantasy with grounded emotional stakes, using the split between body and soul to explore identity and purpose. Its tight structure and vivid world-building in the 'You Seminar' make it a compelling study in how to animate abstract ideas with clear, character-driven conflict.
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