The Wife (2018) — Screenplay
A devoted wife faces a crisis of identity when her husband, a celebrated author, receives the Nobel Prize in Stockholm, forcing her to confront her hidden role in his success.
- Written by
- Jane Anderson, Meg Wolitzer
- Genre
- Drama
- Length
- 102 pages
This character-driven drama offers a masterclass in restrained storytelling and slow-burn tension. Study how Anderson builds emotional conflict through subtle glances and unspoken dialogue, and how the film's shifting power dynamics between the couple are mirrored in its pacing. The script's use of flashbacks to reveal backstory is a lesson in efficient narrative structure.
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