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I'm amazed that the screenplay for a 150 minute movie, based on a ~400 page novel, fits on 40 pages.



As mentioned in the article, he aims to make each act fit in 40 pages, not the entire screenplay.

> Roth also said the 40 page limit helps him structure his screenplays.“I like it because it makes acts,” he said. “I realize if I hadn’t said it in 40 pages I’m starting to get in trouble.”


Darn, that's what I get for skimming the article quickly. And makes WAY more sense.


I think it's 40 pages to an act.




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