Tarnation

“Your greatest creation is the life you lead”

6.8/ 10 89 votes 2003-10-19 1h 31m 2 popularity

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.

Director: Jonathan Caouette

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Budget

$218

Revenue

$1M

Cast

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Renee Leblanc

Herself

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Adolph Davis

Himself

Jonathan Caouette

Himself

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Rosemary Davis

Herself

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David Sanin Paz

Himself

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