Every screenplay contains many moving parts—plot, character, structure, imagery, tone. But beneath all of these lies a quieter, stabilising force: theme. When handled with intention, theme does not sit on the surface of a script; it becomes the gravitational centre that holds everything in balance. Without it, even the most energetic plot can feel scattered. With it, a screenplay begins to resonate on a deeper emotional and intellectual frequency. Theme is often misunderstood
