2003 1h 31m · Documentary, Drama · ★ 6.8

Tarnation

Your greatest creation is the life you lead

Filmmaker Jonathan Caouette's documentary on growing up with his schizophrenic mother -- a mixture of snapshots, Super-8, answering machine messages, video diaries, early short films, and more -- culled from 19 years of his life.

Director Jonathan Caouette

Screenplay Jonathan Caouette

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Renee Leblanc

Herself

Adolph Davis

Himself

Jonathan Caouette

Himself

Rosemary Davis

Herself

David Sanin Paz

Himself

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