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The theoretical framework of film adaptation is built on several key concepts, including fidelity, interpretation, and transposition. Fidelity refers to the degree to which a film adaptation remains faithful to the original literary text. However, as film scholar Dudley Andrew notes, "fidelity is a myth, a regulative idea that serves to structure the relations between literature and film, but not to describe them" (Andrew, 2006, p. 32). This highlights the inherent difficulties in adapting a literary work into a film, as the two mediums have distinct narrative structures, stylistic conventions, and audience expectations. ( I was unable to add a PDF
The art of film adaptation has been a longstanding practice in the film industry, with countless literary works being transformed into cinematic masterpieces. The process of adapting a literary text into a film has sparked intense debate among scholars, critics, and filmmakers, raising questions about fidelity, interpretation, and the very nature of storytelling. This paper will explore the theory and practice of film adaptation, examining the complex relationships between literature and film, and discussing the key challenges and opportunities that arise during the adaptation process. The process of adapting a literary text into