Synecdoche, NY

Interview: Charlie Kaufman

Charlie Kaufman has taken some time out to talk to Cinema Blend about his latest film 'Synecdoche, New York'. Kaufman shares his motivation behind the film, the title and casting Emily Watson and Samantha Morton. 'Synecdoche, New York' tells the story of 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. 'Synecdoche, New York' is in theaters November 14th.

"...I want to write to direct now, in the immediate future. I did this thing and I learned an awful lot, and I want to go back and try again with what I've learned. And I liked it. I really like working with actors, and I also like the control that I have..."

Read the full interview here.

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