The Charles Bukowski Tapes
“Barbet Schroeder interviews Bukowski.”
Synopsis
The Charles Bukowski Tapes are an altogether more than four hours long collection of 52 short-interviews with the American cult author Charles Bukowski, sorted by topic and each between one and ten minutes long. Director Barbet Schroeder (Barfly) interviews Bukowski about such themes as alcohol, violence, and women, and Bukowski answers willingly, losing himself in sometimes minute-long monologues. Amongst other things, Bukowski leads the small camera team through his parents’ house and his former neighbourhood, but the largest part of the interviews takes place in Bukowski’s flat or backyard. The documentary includes a scene in which Bukowski reacts violently toward his wife Linda Lee.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbet Schroeder
- Original Score
- Jean-Louis Valéro
- Original Title
- The Charles Bukowski Tapes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 4h 0m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Losange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbet Schroeder
Jean-Louis Valéro
Paul Challicombe, Barbet Schroeder
Margaret Ménégoz, Barbet Schroeder
Department Leadership Roster
Barbet Schroeder
Director
Margaret Ménégoz
Producer
Barbet Schroeder
Producer
Jean-Louis Valéro
Original Music Composer
Paul Challicombe
Editor
Barbet Schroeder
Editor
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What is The Charles Bukowski Tapes about?
The Charles Bukowski Tapes are an altogether more than four hours long collection of 52 short-interviews with the American cult author Charles Bukowski, sorted by topic and each between one and ten minutes long. Director Barbet Schroeder (Barfly) interviews Bukowski about such themes as alcohol, violence, and women, and Bukowski answers willingly, losing himself in sometimes minute-long monologues. Amongst other things, Bukowski leads the small camera team through his parents’ house and his former neighbourhood, but the largest part of the interviews takes place in Bukowski’s flat or backyard. The documentary includes a scene in which Bukowski reacts violently toward his wife Linda Lee.
Who directed The Charles Bukowski Tapes?
The Charles Bukowski Tapes was directed by Barbet Schroeder.
Who stars in The Charles Bukowski Tapes?
The principal cast of The Charles Bukowski Tapes includes Charles Bukowski, Barbet Schroeder.
When was The Charles Bukowski Tapes released and how long is it?
The Charles Bukowski Tapes was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 4h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Charles Bukowski Tapes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Charles Bukowski Tapes was composed by Jean-Louis Valéro.