The Art of Adaptation in Adaptation. (2002)

How screenwriter Charlie Kaufman turned his severe writer’s block into an acclaimed screenplay.

Fidel Tan
8 min readJan 9, 2023

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Sony Pictures Releasing, 2002

Known for its self-reflexive narrative and ingenious use of metafiction, the 2002 film Adaptation has cemented its legacy in cinema as an iconic contemporary film by critics and viewers alike. Directed by Spike Jonze and written by…

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Fidel Tan

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