Barton Fink (1991)

Plot Summary

In 1941, playwright Barton Fink heads to Hollywood to write for a studio but suffers from writer´s block. While staying at the mysterious Hotel Earle he befriends his enigmatic neighbor Charlie Meadows, an insurance salesman. The Coen brothers' direction blends genres seamlessly, with John Turturro as Barton and John Goodman as Charlie. This cinematic masterpiece challenges perceptions and offers a thought-provoking storytelling experience that explores themes related to the creative process, labor exploitation, and the intellectual's connection with everyday people.

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Awards

Academy Awards, USA (1992)

Oscar 1992

Nominated

Best Costume Design

Richard Hornung

Oscar 1992

Nominated

Best Art Direction-Set Decoration

Dennis Gassner Nancy Haigh

Cannes Film Festival (1991)

Palme d'Or 1991

Winner

Palme d'Or

Joel Coen