Tarnation(2003)
Your greatest creation is the life you lead
Synopsis
Filmmaker Jonathan Caouette's documentary on growing up with his schizophrenic mother -- a mixture of snapshots, Super-8, answering machine messages, video diaries, early short films, and more -- culled from 19 years of his life.
Directed by Jonathan Caouette
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When did Tarnation come out?+
Tarnation was released in 2003.
How long is Tarnation?+
Tarnation runs for 91 minutes (1 hour and 31 minutes).
Who directed Tarnation?+
Tarnation was directed by Jonathan Caouette.
Who stars in Tarnation?+
Tarnation stars Renee Leblanc, Adolph Davis, Jonathan Caouette, Rosemary Davis and David Sanin Paz.
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Tarnation holds a 6.8/10 rating from 89 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of documentary and drama.
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