Stranger Than Paradise (1984)

7.4R89 minDirector: Jim Jarmusch

1984 film directed by Jim Jarmusch

Stranger Than Paradise is a 1984 American black-and-white absurdist deadpan comedy film directed, co-written and co-edited by Jim Jarmusch, and starring jazz musician John Lurie, former Sonic Youth drummer-turned-actor Richard Edson, and Hungarian-born actress and violinist Eszter Balint. It features a minimalist plot in which the main character, Willie, is visited by Eva, his cousin from Hungary. Eva stays with him for ten days before going to Cleveland. Willie and his friend Eddie go to Cleveland to visit her, and the three then take a trip to Florida. The film is shot entirely in single long takes with no standard coverage.

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What is Stranger Than Paradise about?
Stranger Than Paradise (1984) — A self-styled New York hipster is paid a surprise visit by his younger cousin from Budapest. From initial hostility and indifference a small degree of affection grows between the two. Along with a friend, they eventually end up visiting their aunt in the wastelands of Cleveland a
Is Stranger Than Paradise based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Stranger Than Paradise scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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