description Factotum Overview
Factotum is a 2005 German adaptation of Charles Bukowski’s novel featuring Matt Dillon as Henry Chinaski. The film explores themes of disillusionment and transient existence through a neo-noir story set in contemporary Germany. It offers a nuanced portrayal of an author's fictional creation and resonates with audiences interested in character-driven dramas examining personal struggles and unconventional lives. This movie is suitable for those who appreciate independent cinema and works influenced by Bukowski’s writing.
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info Factotum Specifications
| Country | Germany |
| Year | 2005 |
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What is the movie Factotum based on?
The 2005 film is an adaptation of the 1975 novel of the same name by author Charles Bukowski. The script adapts the semi-autobiographical tales of Bukowski's alter-ego, the struggling writer Henry Chinaski.
Who plays Henry Chinaski in Factotum?
Matt Dillon stars as Henry Chinaski, perfectly capturing the writer's transient lifestyle and heavy drinking. He is supported by a cast that includes Lili Taylor and Marisa Tomei as the various women in his life.
Where does the movie Factotum take place?
While the original Bukowski novel is set in Los Angeles, director Bent Hamer specifically filmed the movie in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The distinct Midwestern visuals give the film a gray, cold atmosphere that matches the protagonist's disillusionment.
What exactly does the word 'factotum' mean in the context of the film?
A factotum is a person who has many different jobs or responsibilities, which reflects Chinaski's transient lifestyle in the movie. Throughout the film, he floats through various low-level jobs like warehouse worker, cab driver, and bicycle messenger to fund his writing and drinking.
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