41. The Father

Lit to Lens

In episode five of the "2021 Oscar Bait" season, the guys discuss "The Father". The play, written by Florian Zeller and first performed in 2012, was adapted for the screen in 2020. The film was directed by the playwright himself, Florian Zeller, and written for the screen by Zeller and Christopher Hampton (who also translated the play into English). It stars Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman. The conversation ranges from the play's unique structure, the adaptation's few differences from the play, the incredible performances, and whether or not Anthony Hopkins is the greatest of all time. Listen to the episode for yourself and let us know which you enjoyed more, the play or the movie. We want to find more fine listeners like yourself, but we can't do it without your help. All you have to do is listen, rate, & review! Find us elsewhere on the internet for more content --> Twitter: @littolens Instagram: @littolens Blog: www.littolensblog.wordpress.com Email: [email protected]