The Lost City of Z (2017) — Screenplay
In 1906, British explorer Percy Fawcett ventures into the Amazon, where he finds signs of an advanced civilization, and battles ridicule and obsession to prove its existence.
- Written by
- James Gray
- Genre
- Drama, Biography, Adventure
- Studio
- Amazon Studios
- Length
- 167 pages
Study James Gray's restrained epic for its patient, immersive world-building and the quiet intensity of its character arcs. The film masterfully balances sweeping adventure with intimate family drama, while the dialogue reveals Fawcett's obsession through understatement, not exposition—a lesson in trusting the audience.
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