SCREENPLAY

“THE OPPOSITE OF LONELINESS“

Dr. Anne

Writing began in the Spring of 2015: the Universe guided the author’s hand. Rewrites were based on courses and blogs and professional coverage (the most recent series was from Chris Goldberg, a producer on Gone Girl).

A Love Story Gone Wrong: A Look at the Biopic Documentary

This documentary biopic tackles a complex and chilling true story. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant Mexican beach town, the film explores the life of Dr. January ”Jan” Cook, an eccentric psychologist with a revolutionary invention: a device claiming to eradicate loneliness.

A Collision of Innovation and Desperation

Dr. Cook’s EEG creation holds immense promise, but her personal life throws a wrench in its potential launch. The film delves into her relationship with Carlos Gardel Cabrera, a young, stunningly beautiful Argentinian with sociopathic tendencies. Driven by her own fear of isolation, Dr. Cook embarks on a risky mission to ”cure” Carlos of his debilitating condition.

Love’s Dark Turn

The narrative explores the complexities of this unconventional May-September relationship. While Carlos initially fuels Dr. Cook’s social life, his violent tendencies escalate, raising the stakes and turning their love story into a twisted experiment in fear and control.

Characters

Set in a Mexican hippie hostel town, the characters are based on real people whose names have been changed:

• Dr. January (Jan) Cook, the eccentric psychologist;
• Carlos Gardel Cabrera, her young Argentinian but sociopathic lover;
• Pudique, the French woman Carlos loves;
• Tim, Dr. Jan’s friend (would-be lover);
• Isabella, the RipTide Hotel concierge;
• Robin Cook, Jan’s daughter;
• Rory Cook, Jan’s son.

Beyond the central duo, the documentary introduces a supporting cast that enriches the story. We meet Pudique, the French woman who captures Carlos’ affections, creating a love triangle with tragic implications. Tim, Dr. Cook’s pill-pushing friend and potential romantic interest and Isabella, the perceptive RipTide Hotel concierge, witness the unraveling dynamic between Jan and Carlos.

Highlighting the growing tension and potential danger, Dr. Cook’s children, Robin and Rory, add a layer of emotional complexity through their internet attempts to control their mother’s choices. Everyone except Jan can see the danger she faces.

A Journey Through the Scriptwriting

This synopsis also offers a glimpse into the film’s development. We learn that the script, based on real people with anonymized names, began in 2015 with a sense of divine inspiration. The writing process involved multiple revisions informed by courses, blogs, industry coverage, and even feedback from a producer of “Gone Girl,” suggesting a focus on suspense in the narrative.

The author’s personal reflection on the challenges of screenwriting compared to academic writing adds an interesting touch.

A Gripping Exploration

This documentary biopic promises a captivating exploration of love, loss, and the potential dangers of scientific ambition. By delving into the true story of Dr. Cook’s invention and her relationship with Carlos, the film raises questions about the ethics of scientific advancement and the consequences of neglecting mental health issues.

“Screenwriting is the most complex writing form: a doctoral dissertation is a cakewalk in comparison. However, the exquisite agony of writing a movie script seems to pale against the difficult job of pitching it.

(Script is registered as Wrongful Therapy, Writers Guild of Canada registration number S17-00912, Copyright (c) March 22, 2017. )

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