Germany / USA / Japan,
1995, 112 min
(Alternative: 108 min)
Screenplay:
Paul AusterCinematography:
Adam HolenderComposer:
Rachel PortmanCast:
Harvey Keitel, William Hurt, Stockard Channing, Forest Whitaker, Giancarlo Esposito, Harold Perrineau, Jared Harris, Victor Argo, Ashley Judd (more)Plots(1)
During an extended period of writer's block, Brooklyn-based author Paul Benjamin (William Hurt) begins to spend more and more time hanging about his local cigar store. Its owner, Auggie Wren (Harvey Keitel), has more than a few tales of his own, as does a young man, Rashid (Harold Perrineau), who makes an unexpected entrance into the writer's life. Whilst Benjamin attempts to rediscover creative inspiration, Rashid embarks on a journey to find his real father. Award-winning author Paul Auster wrote the script, expanding upon one of his own short stories. (StudioCanal UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 1996 - Paul Auster (Best First Screenplay)
- 1996 - Harold Perrineau (Best Supporting Male)
César Awards
- 1996 - Best Foreign Film
German Film Awards
- 1996 - Best Foreign Film
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 1996 - Wayne Wang (Best Foreign Film)
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 1995 - Harvey Keitel (Silver Bear Special Jury Prize)
- 1995 - Wayne Wang (Golden Bear for Best Film)