The Book That Wrote Itself
"Wanted: Filmmaker to document mad and amusing novel on video. Will pay a small fee."
Originally released in 2000. The Book That Wrote Itself is a comedy film. directed by Liam O Mochain. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Liam O Mochain, Antoinette Guiney, and Orlaith Rafter
Synopsis
"Vincent believes he has written the great Irish novel. When publishers turn it down he decides to prove them wrong by turning it into a movie. The film culminates at the Venice film festival, where Vincent pitches George Clooney, Branagh, DeNiro & others what he now believes to be the great Irish film. The Book That Wrote Itself is an eccentric black comedy on the pretensions of art & filmmaking."
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 8, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Liam O Mochain
as Vincent Macken
Antoinette Guiney
as Aisling Arrigan
Orlaith Rafter
as Shauna
Paul Mahon
as Sean
Phillip Owen
as Derek
Marco van Belle
as Literary Agent 1
Kristian Marken
as Literary Agent 2
Edward Naessens
as Security Guard
Carole Meyers
as Deirdre Ni Laighean/Diva
Mike Carberry
as Ray Carr
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Siar A Rachas Muid Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Book That Wrote Itself about?
"Vincent believes he has written the great Irish novel. When publishers turn it down he decides to prove them wrong by turning it into a movie. The film culminates at the Venice film festival, wher...
Who directed The Book That Wrote Itself?
The Book That Wrote Itself was directed by Liam O Mochain.
How long is The Book That Wrote Itself?
The Book That Wrote Itself has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was The Book That Wrote Itself released?
The Book That Wrote Itself was released on August 8, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Book That Wrote Itself?
The main cast of The Book That Wrote Itself includes Liam O Mochain, Antoinette Guiney, Orlaith Rafter, Paul Mahon, Phillip Owen.