Derby QUAD: The Book Was Better Than The Film: A Panel Discussion

This event is a panel discussion exploring film adaptations of literature, inspired by Louise Willder’s book The Book Was Better: The Triumphs and Travesties of Book to Film Adaptation. It brings together film and literature voices for a lively conversation about why some adaptations work brilliantly while others miss the mark.

Eleanor Thornley, Chief Executive at QUAD, leads the discussion with experts including Katherine Cox, Professor of English and Contemporary Culture at the University of Derby, and Adam Marsh, QUAD Head of Cinema. The panel considers the long-running debate over whether the book is always better than the film, using well-known examples to examine what makes a successful adaptation and why the same stories keep returning to the screen.

Signed copies of Louise Willder’s book will be available at the event, and ticket holders can also enjoy a free screening of Sense and Sensibility as part of the programme.