Getting real … are films actually more realistic than novels? Photograph: Posed by models; Vincent Besnault/Getty ImagesMost films are limited in how they display thought – often just through the facial expressions and actions of actors. Most novels, though, describe in great detail characters’ inner thoughts. So films, in a way, are more mysterious, because you don’t exactly know what people are thinking. Ash Ahmed, by emailPost your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com by Thursday after publication.

Source: The Guardian March 08, 2026 14:39 UTC