Auteuristic director of slow paced, slice of life films populated by everyman characters thrust into absurd situations or absurd characters thrust into every day situations. See the Internet Movie Database for more information, but, to whet your interest, keep in mind some of the fine actors in his works: Johnny Depp, Tom Waits, Janeane Garofalo, Roberto Benigni, Jon Lurie, Forest Whitaker, and many others.
His films include:
Note: Jarmusch films are not fast paced action flicks. They are not typically plot driven and are more concerned with man's coming to terms with himself. If you like Jarmusch, you should also check out German auteur Wim Wenders. |
