The Book That Wrote Itself
2000, English. Directed by Liam O Mochain.
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"Vincent believes he has written the great Irish novel. When publishers turn it down he decides to prove them wrong by turning it into a movie. The film culminates at the Venice film festival, where Vincent pitches George Clooney, Branagh, DeNiro & others what he now believes to be the great Irish film. The Book That Wrote Itself is an eccentric black comedy on the pretensions of art & filmmaking."
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Liam O MochainDirector
- Liam O MochainVincent Macken
- Antoinette GuineyAisling Arrigan
- Orlaith RafterShauna
- Paul MahonSean
- Phillip OwenDerek
- Marco van BelleLiterary Agent 1
- Kristian MarkenLiterary Agent 2
- Edward NaessensSecurity Guard
- Carole MeyersDeirdre Ni Laighean/Diva
- Mike CarberryRay Carr
- Sarah PilkingtonRadio Reporter
- Seán Ó CoisdealbhaMico Seoighe
Details
- Released
- 8 August 2000
- Country
- Ireland
- Written by
- Liam O Mochain
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The Book That Wrote Itself runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
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Which OTT platform is The Book That Wrote Itself on?
The Book That Wrote Itself isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Book That Wrote Itself?
If you liked The Book That Wrote Itself, try Ricky Gervais: Mortality, Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs, Louis C.K.: Oh My God.
Who directed The Book That Wrote Itself?
The Book That Wrote Itself (2000) was directed by Liam O Mochain and stars Liam O Mochain, Antoinette Guiney, Orlaith Rafter.