Owen Alistair Owen Story and Character

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'Owen's thorough research and penetrating questions are what make this book ... the conversation is hilarious as well as informative, and budding screenwriters should pay close attention to extraordinary nuggets' GUARDIAN'A fascinating, insightful collection' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAYCovering the creme de la creme of British screenwriters, this gives a deep insight into the film industry and the way that classic British films came to be.Featuring conversations with the writers of, among other films, RESTORATION; BILLY ELLIOT; BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY; WELCOME TO SARAJEVO; CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN; and THE FULL MONTY, this book is an in-depth study of ten of the top names in British screenwriting.Lively and funny, challenging and revealing, this series of exclusive interviews with the unsung heroes of contemporary British cinema provides a unique behind-the-scenes look at the movie business, essential for wannabe writers, industry insiders and film fans alike.