Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

By Charlie Kaufman, Michel Gondry, Rob Feld

Book cover of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: The Shooting Script

Book description

In this illuminating script book, Charlie Kaufman, the Academy Award®-nominated screenwriter of Being John Malkovich and Adaptation, shares the logistical challenges of writing Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind in a fascinating interview.

Kaufman also provides commentary on stills from the movie, revealing remarkable details about the editing process, set…


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1 author picked Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Yes, this is the published shooting script of the film.

When I read the premise of this story, I knew it would be special. I remember the author stating he got the idea of someone receiving a postcard through the post with the words "You have been deleted from X’s memory. Do not attempt to contact her" and how it intrigued him. From that idea, the entire idea of deleting the memory of a romantic relationship gone wrong, unfolded.

I love story ideas that stop me from breathing. The film (and script) is lovely, yet holds a twist or two…

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