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Synecdoche, New York

A theatre director's artistic life is boosted by a grant. But his relationships and existence become the subject of, and contaminated by, his work. Philip Seymour Hoffman stars.

Theatre director Caden Cotard's artistic life is boosted by a prestigious grant, but his marriage abruptly ends and a mystery malady starts taking its toll. Throwing himself into a theatrical attempt to portray stark reality, Caden's relationships and existence become the subject of, and contaminated by, his epic work. Directorial debut from the award-winning writer of Being John Malkovich and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

2 hours

Last on

Sat 18 Apr 2015 00:35

Credits

Role Contributor
Caden Cotard Philip Seymour Hoffman
Hazel Samantha Morton
Claire Keen Michelle Williams
Adele Lack Catherine Keener
Tammy Emily Watson
Ellen Bascomb/Millicent Weems Dianne Wiest
Maria Jennifer Jason Leigh
Madeleine Gravis Hope Davis
Sammy Barnathan Tom Noonan
Director Charlie Kaufman
Writer Charlie Kaufman

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