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UNITED STATES · 2009

The Limits of Control

Jim Jarmusch
American Independent lone protagonist spiritual journey espionage and mystery consciousness exploration existential isolation
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A mysterious stranger works outside the law and keeps his objectives hidden, trusting no one. While his demeanor is paradoxically focused and dreamlike all at once, he embarks on a journey that not only takes him across Spain, but also through his own consciousness.

Year2009
CountryUnited States
DirectorJim Jarmusch
MovementAmerican Independent
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But it’s also influenced a lot by certain kind of French film. You know, like Jean-Pierre Melville, Le Samouraï and stuff like that. And then by kind of Sergio Leone, spaghetti westerns.
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