Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 80/100
Total warning time: 4m 42s
Sex/Nudity: 🔴 70/100 (1m 32s)
- 🔴 70/100 [00:45:23 - 00:46:10] A scene with partial nudity and sexual content.
- 🟡 60/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:30] Brief sexual dialogue and implications.
Drug Use: 🟡 50/100 (1m 25s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:30:15 - 00:31:00] Characters are seen smoking cigarettes.
- 🔴 70/100 [01:45:20 - 01:46:00] Mention of drug use and a character appears intoxicated.
Violence: 🟡 40/100 (1m 20s)
- 🟡 40/100 [00:55:10 - 00:55:45] A character has a violent outburst, but no physical harm is shown.
- 🟡 50/100 [01:20:30 - 01:21:15] Discussion of death and mortality, with some disturbing imagery.
Strong Language: 🟡 60/100 (25s)
- 🟡 60/100 [00:15:20 - 00:15:25] Use of strong language in dialogue.
- 🔴 70/100 [01:30:50 - 01:31:10] Multiple instances of strong language in a heated argument.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of 'Synecdoche, New York'?
A: 'Synecdoche, New York' follows theater director Caden Cotard (Philip Seymour Hoffman) as he embarks on an ambitious project to create a life-size replica of New York City inside a warehouse. The film explores themes of mortality, identity, and the passage of time as Caden's personal life begins to unravel while he obsessively works on his magnum opus.
A: 'Synecdoche, New York' follows theater director Caden Cotard (Philip Seymour Hoffman) as he embarks on an ambitious project to create a life-size replica of New York City inside a warehouse. The film explores themes of mortality, identity, and the passage of time as Caden's personal life begins to unravel while he obsessively works on his magnum opus.
Q: Who directed 'Synecdoche, New York'?
A: The film was written and directed by Charlie Kaufman, marking his directorial debut. Kaufman is known for his surreal and introspective screenplays, including 'Being John Malkovich' and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.'
A: The film was written and directed by Charlie Kaufman, marking his directorial debut. Kaufman is known for his surreal and introspective screenplays, including 'Being John Malkovich' and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.'
Q: What does the title 'Synecdoche, New York' mean?
A: The title is a play on words combining 'synecdoche,' a figure of speech where a part represents the whole (or vice versa), and 'Schenectady, New York,' the city where the protagonist initially lives. The title reflects the film's themes of representation, reality, and the blurring of boundaries between art and life.
A: The title is a play on words combining 'synecdoche,' a figure of speech where a part represents the whole (or vice versa), and 'Schenectady, New York,' the city where the protagonist initially lives. The title reflects the film's themes of representation, reality, and the blurring of boundaries between art and life.
Q: How was Philip Seymour Hoffman's performance received in the film?
A: Philip Seymour Hoffman's performance as Caden Cotard was widely praised for its emotional depth and vulnerability. Critics noted his ability to convey the character's existential despair and artistic obsession, further solidifying his reputation as one of the finest actors of his generation.
A: Philip Seymour Hoffman's performance as Caden Cotard was widely praised for its emotional depth and vulnerability. Critics noted his ability to convey the character's existential despair and artistic obsession, further solidifying his reputation as one of the finest actors of his generation.
Q: Is 'Synecdoche, New York' based on a true story?
A: No, 'Synecdoche, New York' is not based on a true story. It is an original screenplay by Charlie Kaufman, though it explores deeply personal and universal themes that resonate with many viewers. The film's surreal and meta-narrative style is characteristic of Kaufman's unique storytelling approach.
A: No, 'Synecdoche, New York' is not based on a true story. It is an original screenplay by Charlie Kaufman, though it explores deeply personal and universal themes that resonate with many viewers. The film's surreal and meta-narrative style is characteristic of Kaufman's unique storytelling approach.
