Using Adaptation to Find a Comedic Story Idea
Several months ago, MobileMovieMaking published a brief article about “Dulcinea.” The focus of that piece was on adaptation: finding story ideas in past works. “Dulcinea” is obviously inspired by Cervantes’ great novel “Don Quixote.” However, an interview with the film’s director, Francisco Lidón Plaza reveals that there was an extra step in the borrowing. “Dulcinea” is actually an adaptation of the director’s earlier-written stage play. The film has been…
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