Lord Ruthven Award
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Jim Jarmusch
ジム・ジャームッシュ
Jimu Jāmushshu
Aliases:
James R. Jarmusch
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1953-01-22 （Akron, Ohio, United States）
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Akron, Ohio, United States → New York City, United States
Career
- Occupations
- Film director, Screenwriter, Actor, Composer, Producer
- Active Years
- 1980-2024
- Nominations
- Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay nomination, Saturn Award for Best Horror Film nomination
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | — | Department of English and Comparative Literature | B.A. | — | United States |
| New York University | Tisch School of the Arts | Film Program | — | 1970年代後半 | United States |
Columbia University
Department of English and Comparative Literature
Degree:
B.A.
Year of Graduation:
1975
Country:
United States
Majored in poetry and literature
New York University
Tisch School of the Arts
/ Film Program
Period:
1970年代後半
Country:
United States
Did not graduate
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Palme d'Or | Only Lovers Left Alive | — | Cannes Film Festival | Nominated |
| 2013 | Cannes Soundtrack Award | Only Lovers Left Alive | — | Cannes Film Festival | Won |
| 2013 | Sitges Film Festival Special Jury Prize | Only Lovers Left Alive | — | Sitges Film Festival | Won |
Palme d'Or
2013
Work:
Only Lovers Left Alive
Organization:
Cannes Film Festival
Result:
Nominated
Cannes Soundtrack Award
2013
Work:
Only Lovers Left Alive
Organization:
Cannes Film Festival
Result:
Won
Sitges Film Festival Special Jury Prize
2013
Work:
Only Lovers Left Alive
Organization:
Sitges Film Festival
Result:
Won
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Only Lovers Left Alive
2013 Gothic fantasy comedy-drama 123 pagesMarried for centuries, vampires Adam and Eve reunite in contemporary Detroit, where Adam's despair over polluted blood and 'zombies' (humans) leads to suicidal thoughts, but their love endures amid cultural references and nocturnal adventures.
Eternal loveCritique of modern societyArt and cultureBlood contamination
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- MinimalismPoeticSlow-pacedDialogue-driven
- Recurring Motifs
- NightscapesMusicCultural and historical referencesLonely wanderers
Legacy
Renowned master of independent cinema, this film was nominated for Palme d'Or at Cannes, ranked in BBC's 100 Greatest Films of the 21st Century, and named 4th best film of the 2010s by The Hollywood Reporter, influencing contemporary filmmaking.
In Popular Culture
- Gained cult following and influenced musicians and artists.
Quotes
-
It's getting more and more difficult for films that are a little unusual, or not predictable, or don't satisfy people's expectations of something.
Source: Cannes Film Festival interview (2013)
Trivia
- The title is a tribute to Dave Wallis's 1964 novel Only Lovers Left Alive, though plots differ.
- Financing took seven years.
- Jarmusch's band SQÜRL contributed to the soundtrack.