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Release Date:
May 2, 2003
Original Title:
Thomas Pynchon: A Journey Into the Mind of P.
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
ARTE
Dubini Filmproduktion
Production Countries:
Germany | Switzerland
Ratings / Certifications:
AF: U
Runtime: 96
Thomas Pynchon is a best-selling American novelist, who, unlike the vast majority of his peers, has eschewed the limelight with near-fanatical determination since the 1960s. This film compiles testimonies and evidence culled from Pynchon's fans and colleagues, investigating the enigmatic writer's background and speculating on his motivations.
Director:
Donatello Dubini
Fosco Dubini
Director of Photography:
Donatello Dubini
Editor:
Donatello Dubini
Fosco Dubini
Doris Hepp
Music:
The Residents
Producer:
Donatello Dubini
Fosco Dubini
Production Manager:
Cardo Dubini
Sound:
Mischa Marx
Tilo Busch
Writer:
Donatello Dubini
Fosco Dubini
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