Screenwriting Notes

- highlight the similarities and comparative differences between Novikof and Vetrov's backgrounds and how they got to the point of connection and their respective points of view/characters/temperments etc. - figure out the best amount, necessary and helpful to the overall story/character development to include of Vetrov's backstory in how he got to be doing what he is doing and why. Remember: think of characters in terms of what they want and how they plan to get it. Objectives and methods. - When training Novikof, Vetrov refuses to go by traditional spying techniques. Novikof is an amateur without formal training and this is particularly helpful in their meetings publicly. Because everyone in Moscow (especially Babuski, old ladies) watches everyone and informs KGB. Novikof is surprised about this having thought about tailing and the need to be cautious and Vetrov is like no! "Here, a guy shows up and drops a package, he would he noticed right away. What we must do is have fun, stand around and pat each other on the back and walk to a bench while laughing." Necessary Characters: Vetrov Novikof Svetlana Ludmila Vladik Patrick Ferrant ("Paul") Madeleine Farrent ("Marguerite")? Raymond Nart Xavier Ameil?