14 talentedly written books, which were subsequently used to make films that deservedly received an Oscar (15 photos)

Today we will talk about amazing literary masterpieces that fell into the hands of talented directors and film crews, turning into cool films. Subsequently, they helped filmmakers receive a number of prestigious awards, including the coveted Oscar.





There are many wonderful books that have subsequently been filmed. However, not all of them received favorable reviews from critics and viewers. Bringing a literary work to the big screen is a daunting task. Somewhere the shooting may let us down, somewhere the acting or the work of the costume designers.

"Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1962) - "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975)



The film won Oscars in 1976 for Best Picture, Best Actor (Jack Nicholson), Best Actress (Louise Fletcher), Best Director (Milos Forman) and Best Adapted Screenplay.

"The Godfather" (1969) - "The Godfather" (1972)





The film won Oscars in 1973 for Best Picture, Best Actor (Marlon Brando) and Best Adapted Screenplay.

"Silence of the Lambs" (1988) - "Silence of the Lambs" (1990)



The film won Oscars in 1992 for Best Picture, Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins), Best Actress (Jogie Foster), Best Director (Jonathan Demme) and Best Adapted Screenplay.

"Gone with the Wind" (1936) - "Gone with the Wind" (1939)



The film won Oscars in 1940 for Best Picture, Best Actress (Vivien Leigh), Best Supporting Actress (Hattie McDaniel), Best Director (Victor Fleming), Best Adapted Screenplay. , “Best Cinematography”, “Best Artist” and “Best Editing”.

“No Country for Old Men” (2005) — “No Country for Old Men” (2007)



The film won Oscars in 2008 for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Javier Bardem), Best Director (Ethan Coen, Joel Coen), and Best Adapted Screenplay.

"Schindler's List" (1982) - "Schindler's List" (1993)



The film won Oscars in 1994 for Best Picture, Best Director (Steven Spielberg), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Set Design, Best Editing and Best Score.

"Midnight Cowboy" (1965) - "Midnight Cowboy" (1969)



The film won Oscars in 1970 for Best Picture, Best Director (John Schlesinger) and Best Adapted Screenplay.

To Kill a Mockingbird (1960) - To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)



The film won Oscars in 1963 for Best Actor (Gregory Peck), Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Art Direction.

"The English Patient" (1992) - "The English Patient" (1996)



The film won Oscars in 1997 for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress (Juliette Binoche), Best Director (Anthony Minghella), Best Cinematography, Best Set Decoration, and Best Costumes. , “Best Sound”, “Best Editing” and “Best Soundtrack”.

"A Beautiful Mind" (2001) - "A Beautiful Mind" (2001)



The film won Oscars in 2002 for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress (Jennifer Connelly), Best Director (Ron Howard), and Best Adapted Screenplay.

"Rebecca" (1938) - "Rebecca" (1940)



The film won Oscars in 1941 for Best Picture and Best Cinematography.

“12 Years a Slave” (1853) - “12 Years a Slave” (2013)



The film won Oscars in 2015 for Best Picture, Best Actress (Lupita Nyong'o) and Best Adapted Screenplay.

“Land of Nomads” (2017) — “Land of Nomads” (2020)



The film won Oscars in 2021 for Best Picture, Best Actress (Frances McDormand) and Best Director (Chloe Zhao).

“All Quiet on the Western Front” (1929) - “All Quiet on the Western Front” (2022)



The film won Oscars in 2023 for Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Score and Best Foreign Language Film.