The BFG (2016) — Screenplay
An orphan girl befriends a gentle giant and joins him in a quest to stop child-eating giants from invading the human world.
- Written by
- Melissa Mathison, Roald Dahl
- Genre
- Adventure, Fantasy, Family
- Studio
- Disney, Amblin Entertainment
- Length
- 91 pages
This adaptation of Dahl's beloved tale offers a masterclass in balancing whimsy with genuine stakes. Study how Mathison's script builds a believable bond between the two leads through playful dialogue and shared vulnerability, and how the world-building transitions from cozy to menacing without losing its magical tone.
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