The Sisters Brothers (2018) — Screenplay
In 1851 Oregon, two notorious assassin brothers pursue a chemist with a gold-making secret across the West, but their mission unravels as they confront their own bond and changing world.
- Written by
- Jacques Audiard, Thomas Bidegain, Patrick DeWitt
- Genre
- Comedy, Adventure, Crime, Western
- Length
- 91 pages
This screenplay offers a masterclass in tonal balance, blending dark comedy with poignant character drama. Study its dual-protagonist structure and how the writers use episodic journey scenes to deepen the brothers' contrasting worldviews, revealing internal conflict through action and dialogue. It also subverts western genre conventions with a modern, introspective lens.
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