Film Programme at the Caligari FilmBühne
as part of the 2018 International May Festival

Synecdoche, New York

Director: Charlie Kaufman
Original language: English
USA 2008
123 Min.


In his directorial debut, Charlie Kaufmann tells the story of a depressed theatre director's search for meaning. Constantly looking for answers, he only comes up with more questions. Caden Cotard lives in the small town of Schenectady in the state of New York. One day, when he is diagnosed with a strange eye ailment, a series of mysterious nervous diseases are set in motion.

Cast

With Philip Seymour Hoffman, Samantha Morton, Michelle Williams