Synecdoche, New York

2008 Charlie Kaufman 2h 4m
Drama

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.

Cast

Philip Seymour Hoffman Caden Cotard
Samantha Morton Hazel
Michelle Williams Claire Keen
Catherine Keener Adele Lack
Emily Watson Tammy
Dianne Wiest Ellen Bascomb / Millicent Weems
Jennifer Jason Leigh Maria
Hope Davis Madeleine Gravis

Vibes

Emotional Mind Bending Deeply Moving Critic Favorite

Double Feature Pairings

Films that pair perfectly with Synecdoche, New York

Anomalisa 2015
Kaufman's existential prisons. Two films about men who are so lost inside themselves they cannot find anyone else. Watch as a double feature
It's Such a Beautiful Day 2012
Consciousness collapsing in real time. Two films about men who try to hold their entire existence in their hands and watch it slip through. Watch as a double feature
8½ 1963
Artists replicating life. Two films about the impossible task of capturing reality and the madness that comes from trying. Watch as a double feature
Holy Motors 2012
Identity as performance. Two films about men who play so many roles they forget which one is real. Watch as a double feature

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