Oscar and Lucinda

by Laura Jones

A screenplay adapted from the novel of the same name by Peter Carey, which won the 1988 Booker Prize. Set in Victorian England and Australia but told with a contemporary perspective, it depicts the fatal and unrequited love shared by two remarkable misfits.

152 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Coenraad · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book provides a convincing capsule version of Peter Carey's novel, as well as an insight into the presentation of a screenplay for popular consumption. Many lines in the subtext (not accurate to call them 'stage directions' here, but you follow my drift) seem to come from the novel, given the psychological detail which a film viewer will have to sense from the acting and direction. The changed ending makes sense to a degree in practical terms - the film had to end within a reasonable length of time without feeling rushed - but changes the view of the characters significantly.

Hierdie gepubliseerde draaiboek bied 'n gekondenseerde weergawe van Peter Carey se fassinerende verhaal (slotaanpassing ten spyt), asook 'n demonstrasie van hoe draaiboeke vir populêre gebruik aangebied word. Beduidende dele van die neweteks, wat die karakters se emosies en insigte uitdruk om regisseur en akteurs leiding te gee, klink asof dit uit die roman aangehaal is. Roman, draaiboek, rolprent - 'n interessante studie van hoe die narratief verskillend oorgedra word in die drie mediums.