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At the Oscars, the importance of literary stories that have been adapted to film is recognized with the category of Best Adapted Screenplay.
This year, several books have been the source of inspiration for notable films, some of which have earned nominations in this category.
“American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of Robert J. Oppenheimer”
Among this year’s notable film adaptations is “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of Robert J. Oppenheimer” by Kai Bird and Martin Sherwin.
This Pulitzer Prize-winning biography has been adapted to film by renowned director Christopher Nolan in the film “Oppenheimer.”
The book chronicles Oppenheimer’s life, from his childhood to his participation in the construction of the atomic bomb, offering a fascinating account of the Great Depression and World War II in the United States.
Kai Bird has just returned from the Jaipur literature festival, where he signed countless copies of his two-decade-old book for hundreds of young Indians who all watched the film “Oppenheimer.”
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“Erasure”
Another book that has been adapted to film is “Erasure” by Percival Everett. This novel tells the story of Thelonious “Monk” Ellison, a black author whose literary works are ignored despite their critical recognition.
The film based on this book, titled “American Fiction,” addresses themes of success and frustration in the publishing industry, exploring Ellison’s struggle to find his voice and be recognized as a writer.
“The area of interest”
“The Zone of Interest” by Martin Amis is another book that has been brought to the big screen. The novel, adapted to film by Jonathan Glazer, juxtaposes the horrors of Auschwitz during World War II with the seemingly normal life of Rudolf Höss, an SS commander whose family lives near the concentration camp.
The film explores Höss’s daily life and his proximity to the concentration camp, raising questions about individual responsibility and how evil can exist in the midst of apparent normality.
“Poor Things”
“Poor Things” by Alasdair Gray is a novel that satirizes the classic “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley. The Scottish author offers a unique perspective by changing the gender of the “monster” and giving the story a twist.
The film adaptation, which bears the same name as the book, explores gender implications and challenges established conventions in the science fiction and horror genre.
“Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI”
Finally, “Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI” by David Grann has been recognized as an outstanding work of nonfiction that has inspired the film of the same name directed by Martin Scorsese.
The book examines a series of murders in the Osage Nation and the investigation carried out by the FBI. The film adaptation allows us to explore the true story and shed light on a dark part of American history, highlighting the struggle of Native Americans for justice and truth.
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