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The Fault in Our Stars:

Hazel has never been anything but terminal; her diagnosis marked the beginning of her final chapter, even with the medical miracle of her tumour shrinking to buy her a few more years. But Hazel's story is about to be completely changed when a stunning plot surprise named Augustus Waters shows up to the Cancer Kid Support Group out of the blue.

The Fault in Our Stars, written by award-winning novelist John Green, is his most ambitious and painful work to date. It is incisive, brave, irreverent, and raw, and it wonderfully explores the funny, thrilling and terrible business of being alive and in love.

 

Things From the Fault in Our Stars Book That Aren't in the Movie

This past weekend saw the release of The Fault in Our Stars in theatres after what seemed like an endless wait. Not every aspect of Hazel and Gus's existence could translate to the big screen, despite the wonderful and jam-packed cinematic adaptation of John Green's novel. Discover what was left on the page, including a scene that will appear in the DVD extras, once you've sobbed your way through the movie. 20th Century Fox is the source.

The Ambulance Poem:

In the novel, Hazel recites William Carlos Williams's "The Red Wheelbarrow" to Augustus as they wait for the ambulance at the petrol station because of Gus's G-tube infection. The movie changed this painful sequence by leaving out the recitation of the poem, while leaving everything else in place. Interestingly, there is also a scene in the movie where Hazel finds out that Gus soaked the bed while his disease was at its worst.

Pre-Amsterdam Drama:

In the novel, when Hazel and her mother pick him up for the trip, they hear Gus sobbing and berating his mother. He also vanishes at the airport when they try to get Hazel on the plane first. Both of these moments are left out of the film. Rather, Gus drives Hazel to the airport, and the film opens with their plane taking off.

The Little Girl Trying on Hazel's Cannula:

In the novel, Hazel grants a young girl's request to try on her cannula in a shopping centre. Mommy, the girl, says she's sorry about the situation. This sequence was removed from the film; however, an alternate take was made with author John Green making a cameo! Instead, Green plays the girl's father in this scene, which takes place in the airport prior to Amsterdam. The scene will appear on the DVD as an extra.

Gus's Ex-Girlfriend, Caroline:

Caroline, Gus's ex-girlfriend in the book, passed away from brain cancer. Hazel tries to keep her distance from him since she doesn't want to upset him by passing away the way Caroline did. (Now that we all know, it works out.) She is completely cut out of the film. The movie does not include any of Augustus's sisters or their "banker husbands," nor does it highlight his extended relatives.

The Blue Elephant

The Blue Elephant is a book written by Ahmed Mourad that Dar El-Shorouk released in 2012.[1] The novel's movie, starring Karim Abdel Aziz, debuted in 2014.

When Dr. Yehia Rashed returns to work at Abbasia Mental Health Hospital after five years of voluntary seclusion, he discovers a surprise waiting for him. He encounters an old friend with a complicated past in "8 West," the wing that determines the fate of individuals who commit crimes. Yehia now controls the man's destiny. His life completely changes as a result of other shocks that befall him. What began as an attempt to learn the truth about his friend's past has transformed into an exciting journey to explore what's left of him. Ahmed Mourad takes us into the behind-the-scenes of a strange world in which he spent two years studying its details. It's a strange trip where we find the deepest and strangest mysteries of the human soul.

The difference between the novel and the movie:

The film adaptation of "The Blue Elephant" closely mirrors Ahmed Mourad's novel but introduces several notable differences. The portrayal of characters in the movie may diverge from readers' mental images as actors inject their own interpretations into the roles. Scene compression and omission are typical constraints in adaptations, often resulting in the streamlined or exclusion of certain subplots or character backgrounds to accommodate the movie's runtime. The visual interpretation in the film, directed by Marwan Hamed, adds a cinematic touch, influencing how audiences perceive events compared to the mental images formed during reading. Pacing is accelerated in the movie, leading to the condensation or hastening of specific plot points. The narrative emphasis may shift, with the director choosing to highlight particular themes or events. Endings can be altered for cinematic impact or to align with audience expectations. Examples of these differences include the portrayal of characters by actors, the omission of certain scenes for brevity, and alterations to the ending for a more dramatic conclusion. The movie's visual and auditory elements, such as cinematography and music, further distinguish the adaptation by providing a unique sensory experience beyond the written word.

-Salma waleed