“What was once before you - an exciting, mysterious future - is now behind you. Lived; understood; disappointing. You realize you are not special. You have struggled into existence, and are now slipping silently out of it. This is everyone's experience. Every single one. The specifics hardly matter. Everyone's everyone. So you are Adele, Hazel, Claire, Olive. You are Ellen. All her meager sadnesses are yours; all her loneliness; the gray, straw-like hair; her red raw hands. It's yours. It is time for you to understand this. As the people who adore you stop adoring you; as they die; as they move on; as you shed them; as you shed your beauty; your youth; as the world forgets you; as you recognize your transience; as you begin to lose your characteristics one by one; as you learn there is no-one watching you, and there never was, you think only about driving - not coming from any place; not arriving any place. Just driving, counting off time.”
Quote by Charlie Kaufman
Work
Synecdoche, New York: The Shooting Script is a comprehensive collection of the screenplay for the critically acclaimed film of the same name. The script offers a detailed account of the film's narrative, showcasing the intricate storytelling and complex characters that define Charlie Kaufman's unique style. It includes scene-by-scene dialogue and descriptions, providing insight into the creative process behind the film's adaptation of Charles Mee's original play. The book is a valuable resource for film students, writers, and fans of Kaufman's work. more
Author
Charlie Kaufman is a celebrated screenwriter known for his unique and complex narratives. Born in November 1958, he has made significant contributions to the film industry with his distinctive style and thought-provoking scripts. more
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