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THE SEMINAR: Aristotle vs Alexander. An Oedipal struggle for the ages

Aristotle, the celebrated teacher to the royal court tries to teach Alexander the three-act structure. But the teenage Regent does not make it easy. Two bodyguards look on. Everyone has a knife. Length: 20 min.

Finalist, Golden Scripts 2019

  • Alan Taylor
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Screenplay, Short Script
  • Number of Pages:
    20
  • Language:
    English
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Golden Scripts
    June 1, 2019
    Quarter FInalist
Writer Biography - Alan Taylor

Busy in Film Education - UK, South Africa & EU.

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Writer Statement

ALEXANDER
So? The beginning can be at the end!

Alexander takes his essay, waves it casually in the air.

ALEXANDER (CONT'D)
Can't it!

ARISTOTLE
It IS a very good essay, sir.
It has a very good beginning, middle and end!

Alexander tosses his essay across the table.

END