What is the budget for Synecdoche, New York?
Synecdoche, New York had a $20 million budget. Charlie Kaufman entered the director's chair with this amount for his first feature film.
Questions about Synecdoche, New York
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Synecdoche, New York premiere at the Cannes Film Festival?
The film premiered at the 61st Annual Cannes Film Festival on the 23rd of May 2008. It competed for the Palme d'Or during that event.
Who directed Synecdoche, New York and when was it released in theaters?
Charlie Kaufman directed Synecdoche, New York after Spike Jonze chose to direct Where the Wild Things Are instead. The film received its limited theatrical release in the U.S. on the 24th of October 2008.
What psychiatric condition does Caden Cotard suffer from in Synecdoche, New York?
Caden Cotard suffers from the Cotard delusion which causes one to believe oneself dead or that organs are missing or decaying. His preoccupation with illness mirrors this specific psychiatric condition throughout the narrative.
Where was the production of Synecdoche, New York filmed?
The production took place in an old armory located in Manhattan's Theater District. This location became uncomfortably hot during filming while actors wore prosthetics that trapped sweat against their skin.