Tarnation

Nan
1h 31m
2003
6.768 /10 (84)

Your greatest creation is the life you lead

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2003-10-19

Top Billed Cast

Renee Leblanc

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Adolph Davis

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Jonathan Caouette

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Rosemary Davis

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David Sanin Paz

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