Adaptation.

Directed by Spike Jonze, this 2002 film is a unique exploration of creativity and identity, following the struggles of a screenwriter, played by Nicolas Cage, as he attempts to adapt a non-fiction book into a screenplay. The narrative cleverly intertwines the writer’s personal challenges with the story he is trying to adapt, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper also star, with Cooper’s performance earning him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The film is noted for its inventive storytelling and has been praised for its originality. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.