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SINCLAIR: Now, average writers attempt originality
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The Lesson

Now, averagewriters attempt originality. They fail. Universally. Good writers have the...

SINCLAIR: Now, average
writers attempt originality. They fail. Universally. Good writers have the sense
to borrow from their betters. (GATE CREAKING) But the greats, great
writers... steal

Full Transcript

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SINCLAIR: Now, average writers attempt originality.
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They fail. Universally.
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Good writers have the sense to borrow from their betters.
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(GATE CREAKING)
00:00:15.281 --> 00:00:19.318
But the greats, great writers... steal.
Duration
20 seconds
Views
40
Timestamp in Movie
00:05:14
Uploaded
Mar 07, 2025
Genres
thriller
Production
Film Constellation,Poison Chef,Egoli Tossell Pictures,Jeva Films

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Movie Summary

A young author takes a tutoring position at the estate of a legendary writer.
(DOOR OPENS) - The Lesson 00:08
(DOOR OPENS)
Oxford don't shortlist many candidates - The Lesson 00:07
Oxford don't shortlist many candidates
The interviews, the college-specific tests, - The Lesson 00:11
The interviews, the college-specific tests,
This is the reading room. It's usually only me in here. - The Lesson 00:05
This is the reading room. It's usually only me in here.
She's a collector's darling now, of course, - The Lesson 00:06
She's a collector's darling now, of course,
It's adapted from Bernini's Apollo and Daphne. - The Lesson 00:08
It's adapted from Bernini's Apollo and Daphne.
We thought it best Bertie spend the last - The Lesson 00:08
We thought it best Bertie spend the last
Music - The Lesson 00:13
Music
(MUSIC STOPS) - The Lesson 00:05
(MUSIC STOPS)
He was the last great Russian romantic composer. - The Lesson 00:06
He was the last great Russian romantic composer.
Known for his piano concertos more than his symphonies. - The Lesson 00:06
Known for his piano concertos more than his symphonies.
He was the conductor of the Bolshoi - The Lesson 00:05
He was the conductor of the Bolshoi
The music. She meant, - The Lesson 00:06
The music. She meant,
- (BUTTON CLICKS) - (OPERATIC MUSIC STARTS) - The Lesson 00:06
- (BUTTON CLICKS) - (OPERATIC MUSIC STARTS)
(SMACKS LIPS) - The Lesson 00:07
(SMACKS LIPS)
- I've got, uh, a few articles. - SINCLAIR: Hmm. - The Lesson 00:05
- I've got, uh, a few articles. - SINCLAIR: Hmm.
We should have a chat about the lesson - The Lesson 00:04
We should have a chat about the lesson
It's so important Bertie has someone on his side - The Lesson 00:05
It's so important Bertie has someone on his side
HELENE You'll report to me at the end of every lesson - The Lesson 00:09
HELENE You'll report to me at the end of every lesson
Uh, he doesn't know about the thesis, does he, - The Lesson 00:07
Uh, he doesn't know about the thesis, does he,