# Synecdoche, New York (2008)

> A tormented theater director constructs an ever-expanding replica of New York in a desperate attempt to capture life before time, illness, and loneliness consume him.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2843

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Charlie Kaufman
- Cast: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Samantha Morton, Michelle Williams, Catherine Keener, Emily Watson, Dianne Wiest, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hope Davis
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0383028/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: labyrinthine
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, surreal, intimate, serious film discussion, late night introspection

## Synopsis

A theater director's quest for artistic truth spirals into a surreal exploration of life and identity.

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