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film adaptation
The adaptation of a literary source (such as a novel or play) or a real event into a film. The word refers both to the process and to the film that results from it.
Die Verfilmung des Bestsellers kommt nächste Woche in die Kinos.
The film adaptation of the bestseller comes to theaters next week.
'Verfilmung' (film adaptation) is derived from the verb 'verfilmen' (to film, to adapt for the screen). The prefix 'ver-' often describes a process of change. So 'verfilmen' means to turn something (e.g., a book) into a film.
Es ist oft eine große Herausforderung, einen komplexen Roman zu verfilmen.
It is often a great challenge to adapt a complex novel for the screen.
To name the literary source, the genitive or the preposition 'von' (of/by) is usually used. You say 'die Verfilmung des Romans' (the film adaptation of the novel) or 'die Verfilmung von „Faust“' (the film adaptation of 'Faust').
Die Verfilmung des berühmten Kinderbuchs war ein großer Erfolg.
The film adaptation of the famous children's book was a great success.
Common adjectives that describe a 'Verfilmung' (film adaptation) are 'gelungen' (successful/well done), 'erfolgreich' (successful), 'preisgekrönt' (award-winning), or 'originalgetreu' (faithful to the original).
Die Kritiker lobten die gelungene Verfilmung des historischen Ereignisses.
The critics praised the successful film adaptation of the historical event.
adaptation
**Verfilmung** and **Adaption** both refer to adapting an original work. **Verfilmung** specifically means turning it into a film; **Adaption** is broader and can also mean transferring it to another medium. Both words work for a film, but only **Adaption** works for a stage or audio production.
Die Verfilmung des Romans kommt im Herbst ins Kino.
The film adaptation of the novel will be released in theaters this fall.
Die Adaption desselben Romans wird im Herbst als Theaterstück aufgeführt.
The adaptation of the same novel will be performed as a play this fall.
