‘My Brilliant Friend:’ How the popular novel was adapted for TV

Nov. 27, 2018 Books

The new HBO series “My Brilliant Friend” is an adaptation of Elena Ferrante's Italian novel that became a worldwide sensation. The series is set in Naples, and revolves around two young girls. How does the nove translate to television?

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Credits

Guests:

Jennifer Schuur - Executive Producer, HBO’s “My Brilliant Friend”
Ann Goldstein - Neapolitan Quartet

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Yael Even Or, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir, Adriana Cargill

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