Saving Mr. Banks
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When Walt Disney's daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, P.L. Travers' Mary Poppins (1964), he made them a promise - one that h...e didn't realize would take 20 years to keep. In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt comes up against a curmudgeonly, uncompromising writer who has absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the Hollywood machine. But, as the books stop selling and money grows short, Travers reluctantly agrees to go to Los Angeles to hear Disney's plans for the adaptation. For those two short weeks in 1961, Walt Disney pulls out all the stops. Armed with imaginative storyboards and chirpy songs from the talented Sherman brothers, Walt launches an all-out onslaught on P.L. Travers, but the prickly author doesn't budge. He soon begins to watch helplessly as Travers becomes increasingly immovable and the rights begin to move further away from his grasp. It is only when he reaches into his own childhood that Walt discovers the truth about the ghosts that haunt her, and together they set Mary Poppins free to ultimately make one of the most endearing films in cinematic history. Show More

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In Saving Mr. Banks (2013), Walt Disney is determined to bring the beloved book Mary Poppins to life on the big screen. However, the author of the book, P.L. Travers, is a stubborn and uncompromising woman who is reluctant to let her creation be handled by the Hollywood machine. After years of persuasion, Travers reluctantly agrees to visit Los Angeles to hear Disney's plans for the adaptation.

During the two weeks Travers spends in Los Angeles in 1961, Disney pulls out all the stops to win her over. He enlists the help of the talented Sherman brothers who create catchy songs and imaginative storyboards. Despite their efforts, Travers remains resistant, causing tension and frustration on both sides.

As the deadline to secure the rights approaches, Disney delves into his own childhood and discovers the painful memories and ghosts that haunt Travers. Through understanding and empathy, they find common ground, leading to the creation of one of the most beloved films in history.

Saving Mr. Banks is a heartwarming and emotional film that explores the delicate balance between artistic vision and personal attachment to a story. It showcases the determination and passion of Walt Disney in bringing his daughters' favorite book to life while addressing the struggles and trauma that shaped the author's work. With a stellar cast and a captivating narrative, this film is a must-watch for fans of Mary Poppins and those interested in the behind-the-scenes process of filmmaking.

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Saving Mr. Banks

Release Date:

20 Dec 2013

Writers:

Kelly Marcel, Sue Smith

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 14 wins & 72 nominations.