There was a complicated relationship between film and literature because the two had different ways of expression and influence in different media and platforms. Literature was a form of art that used words to express the thoughts and feelings of the author. The movie was a narrative visual art form that expressed the plot and characters through the lens and images. Although the two were expressed differently, there was a connection between them. Movies could provide a new perspective and expression for literary works. Movies could allow the audience to observe and experience literary works from different angles, thus enriching and deepening the content of the works. Movies could also provide reference and help for literary works adaptation. Literature could provide inspiration and material for movies. Movies could be created through the theme and plot of literary works, and they could also explore the theme and plot of movies through literary works. For example, some films adapted from literary works such as The Shawshank Redemption and The Godfather became classics in the history of movies because they provided rich topics and plots to inspire the creation of movies. Film and literature could also influence and promote each other. Movies could explore more topics and plots through literary works, and they could also inspire film creation through literary works. Movies could also promote their own culture and values through literary works, thus deepening people's understanding and recognition of literary works and movies. The relationship between film and literature was complex. They influenced and promoted each other, and had different ways of expression and influence on different media and platforms.