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Synecdoche, New York

A theatre director's artistic life is boosted by a grant. But his relationships and existence become the subject of, and contaminated by, his work. Philip Seymour Hoffman stars.

Theatre director Caden Cotard's artistic life is boosted by a prestigious grant, but his marriage abruptly ends and a mystery malady starts taking its toll. Throwing himself into a theatrical attempt to portray stark reality, Caden's relationships and existence become the subject of, and contaminated by, his epic work. Directorial debut from the award-winning writer of Being John Malkovich and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

2 hours

Last on

Sat 18 Apr 201500:35
BBC Two

Credits

Caden CotardPhilip Seymour Hoffman
HazelSamantha Morton
Claire KeenMichelle Williams
Adele LackCatherine Keener
TammyEmily Watson
Ellen Bascomb/Millicent WeemsDianne Wiest
MariaJennifer Jason Leigh
Madeleine GravisHope Davis
Sammy BarnathanTom Noonan
DirectorCharlie Kaufman
WriterCharlie Kaufman

Broadcasts

  • Sat 24 Mar 201223:40
    BBC Two except Wales
  • Wed 24 Jul 201300:30
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Wales
  • Wed 24 Jul 201301:05
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Fri 21 Feb 201423:05
    BBC Two
  • Sat 18 Apr 201500:35
    BBC Two

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