Screenwriters' Lectures: William Nicholson

William Nicholson explains his approach to creating emotion and realism in films such as Les Misérables and Mandela: The Long Walk To Freedom.

Straddling both Hollywood and independent drama, William Nicholson talks about the degradation of the screenwriter's role and explains his approach to creating emotion and realism. Using excerpts from his films, which include Gladiator and Les Misérables, he illustrates his philosophy of understanding the humanity of your characters, that writing is living, and it requires dedication.