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Tarnation

Tarnation
★ 6.8/10•2003•1h 31m•Documentary•Drama

Your greatest creation is the life you lead

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.

Jonathan Caouette · Director

Jonathan Caouette · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageEN
Release DateOct 19, 2003
Budget$218
Revenue$1,162,014

Actors

Renee Leblanc

Herself

Adolph Davis

Himself

Jonathan Caouette

Jonathan Caouette

Himself

Rosemary Davis

Herself

David Sanin Paz

Himself

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