WILD AND TURBULENT LIVES.

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      MOSHFEGH, Ottessa, 1981-; BENING, Annette, 1958-
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      This article discusses two screenplays that have been adapted from novels and turned into films. The first screenplay is based on Ottessa Moshfegh's novel "Eileen," which follows the life of a young woman named Eileen who is stuck caring for her alcoholic father while working as a secretary. The novel received mixed reviews, with some critics using derogatory language to describe the main character. However, the screenwriters believe that the film adaptation, starring Thomasin McKenzie, will change people's perceptions of the character. The second screenplay is based on the life of competitive swimmer Diana Nyad, portrayed by Annette Bening, and her attempt to complete a world-record swim. Screenwriter Julia Cox was inspired by Nyad's memoir and saw the film as an opportunity to tell a platonic love story between two complex women. Both screenplays explore the lives of complicated women and aim to surprise and engage viewers. [Extracted from the article]
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