Ep. 421 - Chloé Zhao - Hamnet

About this episode

Chloé Zhao discusses her film Hamnet and the creative process behind adaptation.

In this episode, host Aaron Fullerton speaks with screenwriter-director Chloé Zhao( Eternals , Nomadland ) about crafting her latest film Hamnet , the art of adaptation, where she finds creative inspiration, and much more.

People in this episode

Guest: Chloé Zhao

Topics covered

• film
• screenwriting
• adaptation
• creativity
• inspiration

Keywords

• Hamnet
• Eternals
• Nomadland
• creative inspiration
• art of adaptation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Hamnet, Eternals

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