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2003·Documentary·1h 31m
7.1
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
loss of sense of reality
rape
schizophrenia
psychopath
texas
foster parents
single
male homosexuality
relationship
family feud
electro shock

Cast

Jonathan Caouette
Jonathan Caouette
Himself

Crew

Jonathan Caouette
Jonathan Caouette
Director
Jonathan Caouette
Jonathan Caouette
Screenplay
Jonathan Caouette
Jonathan Caouette
Editor
Jonathan Caouette
Jonathan Caouette
Director of Photography
Gus Van Sant
Gus Van Sant
Executive Producer
Stephen Winter
Stephen Winter
Producer
Jonathan Caouette
Jonathan Caouette
Producer
John Cameron Mitchell
John Cameron Mitchell
Executive Producer
Jonathan Caouette
Jonathan Caouette
Sound Designer
Lora Hirschberg
Lora Hirschberg
Sound Re-Recording Mixer

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odaasirio
odaasirio
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una película de terror
una película de terror
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gia
gia
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ini baru film
ini baru film
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Dani
Dani
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“And… I don’t wanna die. Im not crazy. And im not going home. I’m staying here… for the rest of my fucking life.”😭😭😭
“And… I don’t wanna die. Im not crazy. And im not going home. I’m staying here… for the rest of my fucking life.”😭😭😭
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zai
zai
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wow. truly unlike anything i’ve ever seen.
wow. truly unlike anything i’ve ever seen.
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Jeff Z
Jeff Z
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Honestly, this was not that bad of a film, considering the context and all. The overwhelming usage of effects and erratic cuts really emphasize the drug aspect (LSD, PCP, Marijuana) that I think Caouette really wanted to instill, and did at times even sent slight chills down my spine. However, the story was everywhere and it feels as if Jonathan’s mom, who’s supposed to be the major centerpiece and issue of the film, was not addressed until half, if not 3/4, of the way through the movie.
Honestly, this was not that bad of a film, considering the context and all. The overwhelming usage of effects and erratic cuts really emphasize the drug aspect (LSD, PCP, Marijuana) that I think Caouette really wanted to instill, and did at times even sent slight chills down my spine. However, the story was everywhere and it feels as if Jonathan’s mom, who’s supposed to be the major centerpiece and issue of the film, was not addressed until half, if not 3/4, of the way through the movie.
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