KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — Adapting books into films is a time-honoured tradition, with blockbusters like The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter setting the standard. But it’s not...
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — Adapting books into films is a time-honoured tradition, with blockbusters likeBut it’s not just Hollywood — Malaysia has increasingly brought local books to the big screen for many years.Malay MailEarly days, differences in medium & fan expectations
“A novel can explore a character’s transformation or internal monologues in great detail, but a film is limited to 90-120 minutes,” Maizura explains.Another major hurdle is managing audience expectations. Themes involving family struggles, such as conflicts with a father, or sensitive topics, often carry nuanced emotions or subtle tones that are easier to express in writing than visually.
Elements like internal monologues or complex plots that work well in books may not translate effectively to the screen.Stays true to the book, preserving much of the plot, dialogue, and details.Changes or simplifies elements, often to better fit the medium, such as adapting internal monologues or complex themes.Reimagines the story, taking creative liberties with the plot, setting, or characters while keeping core themes intact.
In Malaysia, this issue is even more pronounced, with many ambitious works such as historical epics or fantasy novels remaining having yet to be adapted due to their high costs.
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