Write an essay comparing the film and the novel versions of The Joke

When a literary work is adapted into a film, the common question that arises is which of the two versions is better. Each medium, written or film has its own unique qualities: a film capitalizes on visual imaging to captivate its audience, while a novel delves into the mental aspects of a plot sparking our creative imaginations. When observing both the novel, The Joke, by Milan Kundera and the film version, done by Jaromil Jires, it is essential to understand that the two are not in competition. Rather, the novel and film compliment each other in various ways with their unique qualities…