Barton Fink
The 44th winner of Best Film at Cannes was this dark comedy/thriller in which a renowned playwright (John Turturro) comes to 1941 L.A. to write a screenplay. Between writer's block, the intrusions of an eccentric neighbour (John Goodman) and peeling wallpaper, the writer spends a lot of time looking at blank paper. A clever noir comedy.
Year: 1991
Genre: Comedy, Cult Films / After Dark, Cannes - Palme d'Or, Film Festivals 1991, Filmmaking, Black Humour
Country: USA
Director: Joel Coen
Starring: John Turturro, John Goodman, Judy Davis, Jon Polito
Duration: 116 Minutes
Rating: M
7.7/10
Location in store: Cult
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