Synecdoche, New York

Synecdoche, New York is a 2008 American drama film written and directed by Charlie Kaufman, and starring Philip Seymour Hoffman. It was Kaufman's directorial debut. The film premiered in competition at the 61st Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2008. Sony Pictures Classics acquired the United States distribution rights, paying no money but agreeing to give the film's backers a portion of the revenues. It had a limited theatrical release in t... More

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  • May 23, 2008

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R (USA)

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  • 2 h 4 min

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  • Synecdoche, New York

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Charlie Kaufman

Charles Stuart "Charlie" Kaufman (born November 19, 1958) is an American screenwriter, producer, and director. His film work includes Being John Malkovich, Human Nature, Adaptation., Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Synecdoche, New York. He won the Academy Award for Best Original...

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Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • Oct 24, 2008
  • Mar 10, 2009
  • Mar 31, 2009
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  • 2 h 4 min

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  • 20,000,000

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Awards

Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature Winners

Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature Nominees

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