Tarnation
“Your greatest creation is the life you lead”
2003•1h 31m•6.8•Released
DocumentaryDrama
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.
Director
Jonathan Caouette
Writer
Jonathan Caouette
Budget
$0M
Revenue
$1M
Languages
English
Studio
Wellspring Media
Cast
Renee Leblanc
Herself
Adolph Davis
Himself
Jonathan Caouette
Himself
Rosemary Davis
Herself
David Sanin Paz
Himself
Production
Company
Wellspring Media
Producer
Stephen Winter
Producer
Jonathan Caouette
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