“Genius” (2016) is the true story of the remarkable collaboration between legendary editor Maxwell Perkins (Colin Firth) and visionary author Thomas Wolfe (Jude Law).
Perkins, known for editing literary icons like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway, discovers Wolfe’s extraordinary talent and works tirelessly to refine his sprawling, passionate manuscripts into masterpieces.
Their intense partnership becomes a journey of creative triumph and personal sacrifice, testing the limits of friendship and ambition.
Nicole Kidman plays Aline Bernstein, Wolfe’s devoted romantic partner, who struggles with his relentless focus on his work and the emotional toll of their tumultuous relationship.
The film beautifully captures the challenges of genius, the sacrifices of those who support it, and the human connection behind great art. A moving tale of creativity, ambition, and the enduring power of literature.
