Charlie Kaufman

Friday, October 24, 2008

(Charlie Kaufman (Hammad Ahmed))

The screenwriter behind “Being John Malkovich” and “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” makes his directorial debut. In his new film “Synecdoche, New York” the protagonist turns all of New York City into a theater production. To understand the city as a stage, Kurt left the studio and met Charlie Kaufman at the dog run in Washington Square Park. (Production by Matthew Cavnar).

Guests:

Charlie Kaufman

Produced by:

Matthew Cavnar

Comments [4]

Jeff Mc George from michigan

what a gem!
you can not find a more condensed 7 minutes of brilliance about writing
or humanity and honesty anywhere.
I am struck.
and the movies are the best of new writing

Dec. 23 2008 01:51 AM

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Tomas Sancio from Seattle

Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind is the smartest love story ever written. Bravo for Charlie Kaufman!

Nov. 17 2008 02:54 AM

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droogs

"I want to give something to the world that isn't crap" - this man is my hero!

Here's to a crap-less world!

Oct. 31 2008 03:06 AM

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Shawn Wen from my desk at home

Charlie Kaufman in a dog park! That's such a canny and surprising interview idea.

Oct. 24 2008 06:52 PM

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