The Charles Bukowski Tapes (1985)
Barbet Schroeder interviews Bukowski.
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.
Director: Barbet Schroeder
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 240 min
Release Date: January 7, 1985
Cast
- Charles Bukowski - Himself
- Barbet Schroeder - Himself
Music: Jean-Louis Valéro
Editing: Paul Challicombe, Barbet Schroeder
Production: Les Films du Losange
Country: France
Language: Français, English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Charles Bukowski Tapes stars Charles Bukowski, Barbet Schroeder.
- How long is The Charles Bukowski Tapes?
- The Charles Bukowski Tapes has a runtime of 4h 0m (240 minutes).
- What genre is The Charles Bukowski Tapes?
- The Charles Bukowski Tapes is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Charles Bukowski Tapes produced?
- The Charles Bukowski Tapes was produced in France.