Drama · United States of America · 2008 · 2h 4m

Synecdoche, New York

Synecdoche, New York poster
Director
Charlie Kaufman
Cast
Philip Seymour Hoffman as Caden Cotard Samantha Morton as Hazel Michelle Williams as Claire Keen Catherine Keener as Adele Lack Emily Watson as Tammy Dianne Wiest as Ellen Bascomb / Millicent Weems
Crew
Frederick Elmes — Director of Photography Robert Frazen — Editor Jon Brion — Original Music Composer Charlie Kaufman — Writer Charlie Kaufman — Producer Spike Jonze — Producer
Synopsis

A theater director struggles with his work, and the women in his life, as he attempts to create a life-size replica of New York inside a warehouse as part of his new play.

Trailer Synecdoche, New York — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
depressionnew york citynihilismphilosophysurrealsurrealismman woman relationshiptheater directorromancewriterdivorcemagic realism
Key Collaborators
Charlie Kaufman Director Frederick Elmes Director of Photography Robert Frazen Editor Jon Brion Original Music Composer Charlie Kaufman Writer Charlie Kaufman Producer Spike Jonze Producer Anthony Bregman Producer Sidney Kimmel Producer Mark Friedberg Production Design Melissa Toth Costume Design
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