Daniela (or Dani, for short) is as keen on film and television as she is on literature. Being the proud mother to two lovely cats, she loves pets wholeheartedly. When she's not watching a melancholic or existentialist movie, Dani is most likely enjoying a good book and the smell of its printed pages or listening to any Lana Del Rey record.
Over the years, many films have provided audiences with intriguing adaptations of literary works — most commonly novels — spanning various genres. This has become something of a common practice, and it's not difficult to understand why, especially when books often provide readers with some of the most immersive and compelling stories that translate incredibly well to the big screen.
9 'Jabberwocky' Director: Terry Gilliam Blending the comedy and fantasy genres with interesting results, Terry Gilliam's Jabberwocky centers around Dennis Cooper , a young man with no interest in adventure, who accidentally becomes a hero as he sets out for a face-to-face with the monster Jabberwock, saving a decaying kingdom and the countryside in the meantime.
7 'Bright Star' Director: Jane Campion Directed by the skilled Oscar-winning director Jane Campion, Bright Star is a romantic tale of love and loss that centers around the relationship between poet JohnKeats and FannyBrawne , which explores how love perseveres despite Keats's financial struggles and deteriorating health.
5 'Mulan' Directors: Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook One of Disney's fan-favorites is Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook's Mulan, which has revolutionized the "Disney princess" film genre by breaking the mold of traditional Disney female characters and offering audiences a self-reliant, fearless warrior instead. The plot centers around a young Chinese woman who disguises herself as a man to take her father's place in the army.
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