Justine is the only Durrell fiction made into a major film (Twentieth Century Fox, 1969). On the whole, its critical reception was unfavorable and it was considered a failure, both as film and as attempt to render the spirit of the novel. Although film rights to other Durrell works (including Tunc and Nunquam) have been purchased, they remain unproduced. In general, Durrell's work presents such technical complexities that the prospects for effective film adaptations do not seem very bright.