Palm Springs International Film Festival hosts book to screen events
The Palm Springs International Film Festival is continuing their community events with multiple, book to screen panels.
Book to Screen is a program dedicated to exploring the dynamic and often intricate relationship between written works and their cinematic adaptations. This program offers a unique opportunity to engage with the creative minds behind some of today's most compelling films and the books that inspired them.
Fans are able to join for extended discussion with the directors, screenwriters, and authors who brought these stories to life on screen.
“I am a local writer, and I speak about culture and the deeper meaning behind films. And I really wanted to come see this screening and talk to the filmmakers about the timeliness of the film," said Maggie Miles.
Earlier today, "Conclave," was shown at 10 am, with director Edward Berger present to discuss. The film follows the death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with overseeing the election of a new one. As the Catholic Church's most powerful men gather on his watch, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope's wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.
"Reading Lolita in Tehran" was shown at 4:15 pm, with director Eran Riklis, author Azar Nafisi, and screenwriter Marjorie David.
“When you're adapting a book, it's always a challenge and a responsibility. On the other hand, you know, it's a movie that has its own life and you have your own responsibility to bring it to the screen and bring it to a wide audience," explained director Eran Riklis.
In this gripping adaptation of Azar Nafisi’s memoir, a fearless professor secretly gathers seven of her most dedicated female students to discuss forbidden Western classics after fundamentalists seize control of their country. Their solidarity helps them navigate life-altering choices in a repressive society. The film was a winner of the Audience Award and the Special Jury Award for the Female Cast at the 2024 Rome Film Festival.
“It’s exciting to see my ideas and my experiences through the eyes of others. How does Iran see what I see, you know. And that exchange is very exciting," said author Azar Nafisi.
For more information on future events and tickets visit: https://www.psfilmfest.org/film-festival-2025/festival-events/talking-pictures-book-to-screen.
