Tarnation(2003)
Your greatest creation is the life you lead
Tarnation Synopsis
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.
Tarnation (2003) is a documentary and drama film directed by Jonathan Caouette, released on October 19, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Renee Leblanc, Adolph Davis, Jonathan Caouette and Rosemary Davis. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 89 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Caouette
- Writers:
- Jonathan Caouette
- Producers:
- Stephen Winter, Jonathan Caouette
- Cinematographer:
- Jonathan Caouette
- Production:
- Wellspring Media
- Budget:
- $218
- Revenue:
- $1,162,014
- Status:
- Released
Tarnation (2003) Trailer
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Tarnation Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Renee Leblanc
Renee Leblanc
as Herself
- Adolph Davis
Adolph Davis
as Himself
Jonathan Caouette
as Himself
- Rosemary Davis
Rosemary Davis
as Herself
- David Sanin Paz
David Sanin Paz
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Caouette, written by Jonathan Caouette, produced by Stephen Winter and Jonathan Caouette.
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Tarnation Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 89 ratings.
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Tarnation – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Tarnation?
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The main cast of Tarnation (2003) includes Renee Leblanc, Adolph Davis, Jonathan Caouette, Rosemary Davis and David Sanin Paz. The film was directed by Jonathan Caouette. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tarnation released?
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Tarnation was released on October 19, 2003 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Tarnation worth watching?
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Tarnation (2003) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 89 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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