Synecdoche, New York
Synopsis
Life is looking bleak for theater director Caden Cotard. His wife and daughter have left him, his therapist is not helping him with his problems, and a strange disease is causing his body to shut down. As part of his new play, Caden decides to create a life-size replica of NYC inside a warehouse.
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Awards & Festivals
Cannes Film Festival
2008
Independent Spirit Awards
2009 | 2 wins including: Best First Feature
2009 | Nominee: Best Screenplay
Village Voice Film Poll
2008 | Nominee: Best Film
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