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.