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All the book-based movies and TV shows adapted by Matthew Saville
Matthew Saville is known for adapting The Slap, the book by Christos Tsiolkas published in 2014, for television.
We invite you to watch, read, and vote for either the adaptation or the original, and join the debate on whether the book or the TV series is better.
The Slap
Christos Tsiolkas, 2008
TV series vs book
Tony Ayres, Robert Connolly, Jessica Hobbs, Matthew Saville, 2011
During a family barbecue in the suburbs of Melbourne, a man becomes angry and slaps an unruly child who is a guest at the gathering. This incident leads to strained relationships among the family and friends when the mother of the boy files charges for assault.