Stranger Than Paradise
Synopsis
30-minute short subject film that would become Stranger Than Paradise. This short was released as a standalone film in 1982, and shown as "Stranger Than Paradise" at the 1983 International Film Festival Rotterdam. When it was later expanded into a three-act feature, that name was appropriated for the feature itself, and the initial segment was renamed "The New World".
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (International Film Festival Rotterdam)
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Jarmusch
- Original Title
- Stranger Than Paradise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 32m
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stranger Than Paradise
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What is Stranger Than Paradise about?
30-minute short subject film that would become Stranger Than Paradise. This short was released as a standalone film in 1982, and shown as "Stranger Than Paradise" at the 1983 International Film Festival Rotterdam. When it was later expanded into a three-act feature, that name was appropriated for the feature itself, and the initial segment was renamed "The New World".
Who directed Stranger Than Paradise?
Stranger Than Paradise was directed by Jim Jarmusch.
Who stars in Stranger Than Paradise?
The principal cast of Stranger Than Paradise includes John Lurie, Eszter Balint, Richard Edson.
When was Stranger Than Paradise released and how long is it?
Stranger Than Paradise was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 32m.