The Squid and the Whale by Noah Baumbach
Set in Brooklyn in 1986, "The Squid and the Whale" captures with extraordinary immediacy the inner workings of the Berkman family. Bernard (Jeff Daniels), a once successful novelist, and his wife Joan (Laura Linney), an up-and-coming writer, have given up on their marriage. Their two sons Walt (Jesse Eisenberg), 16, and Frank (Owen Kline), 12, are left to grapple with their confusing and conflicted feelings. The emotional tensions and strains that emerge during this difficult period for the Berkmans are given an unusually subtle and nuanced portrayal, producing scenes that are both anguished and hilarious to watch. This is a film that deftly presents the realities of a family in transition learning to redefine itself.
"'This remarkable film, at once clear-eyed and emotional, personal yet unsparing, is a model of what independent films can achieveIncisive, heartfelt and painfully funny.' Los Angeles Times. 'Beautfully written and heartfelt. A wonderfully perceptive character study.' Chicago Tribune."
Noah Baumbach is the writer and director of Kicking and Screaming (1995) and Mr Jealousy (1998) and co-writer with Wes Anderson of Life Aquatic (2004) and the forthcoming Fantastic Mr Fox.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781854599155 |
| ISBN 10 | 1854599151 |
| Title | The Squid and the Whale |
| Author | Noah Baumbach |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Nick Hern Books |
| Year published | 2006-03-06 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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