Movies about writers
I have been looking through our video and DVD collection. I was suddenly aware that we have a number of films featuring stories about writers. Some of the movies are based on the lives of real writers. Other films feature a fictional character who is a writer.
A quick list from our library would include:
- Iris: based on the life of writer Iris Murdoch.
- Shakespeare in Love – based on the life of the bard himself.
- Finding Neverland – based on the life of J.M. Barrie.
- Moulin Rouge – a struggling author is the lead character.
- Romancing the Stone – the main character is a novelist.
- Jewel of the Nile – ditto.
- One Fine Day – a main character is a journalist.
- My House in Umbria – the main character is a novelist.
What movies have I missed?
I haven’t seen the new movie Miss Potter yet so that is one to add to the list (and my collection).
I know there must be many more titles to add to this list. Add your suggestions in the comments below.
Shakespeare in Love is one of my favorite movies. My sub 2-year old granddaughter is fascinated by music in general, and enjoys Moulin Rouge.
Some other fairly recent movies include:
Freedom Writers – Based on Erin Gruwell’s experience using journalling in an English class for kids.
Finding Forrester – About an African-American teen finding a mentor in a reclusive writer.
Wonder Boys – Centered around an professor of English who just can’t seem to finish his book.
Thanks Rick – I just knew you’d comment, what with your background in the theatre. Thanks for the list.
Now all I have to do is get my daughter to read this – she is a great film lover too.
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