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Ben Rivers Transforms DeLillo's Play into a Postapocalyptic Film

Director Ben Rivers shares how a letter from Don DeLillo inspired him to adapt the author's one-act play into a film set in a world devoid of adults.

Editorial Staff1 min read

Ben Rivers, a film director, recently revealed that a surprise letter from acclaimed author Don DeLillo had a significant impact on his latest project.

The correspondence encouraged Rivers to adapt DeLillo's one-act play into a film set in a postapocalyptic world, where adult figures are absent.

This unique setting features nine-year-old girls reciting DeLillo's distinctive prose, showcasing the author's influence on Rivers' creative vision.

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