Factotum (film)

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Factotum

Directed by	Bent Hamer
Produced by	Bent Hamer Jim Stark
Starring	Matt Dillon Lili Taylor Marisa Tomei
Distributed by	IFC Films
Running time	94 min.
Language	English
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Factotum is a film directed by Bent Hamer, adapted from the novel of the same name by Charles Bukowski. The film is principally a Norwegian production, although with an American cast. It was released in Norway in 2005 and distributed in the U.S. by IFC Films in 2006. It was released on DVD in the U.S. on 26 December 2006.

1 Plot synopsis
2 Trivia
3 References
4 External links

[edit] Plot synopsis

Bukowski's book, also titled Factotum, was published in 1975. It centers on the character of Henry Chinaski, who is widely known to be Bukowski’s alter ego.

In the film, Chinaski (Matt Dillon) is working toward becoming a writer, and follows his own advice that "If you're going to try, go all the way." The film follows Chinaski's various jobs and relationships with women. The only things consistent in Chinaski's life (shown in repeated scenes throughout the film) seem to be his drinking and his writing. Chinaski has a more lasting relationship with one woman, Jan, (Lili Taylor), who is also a broke alcoholic. They both find, however, that they do not need one another, and part ways. Chinaski continues writing, though he gets no tangible rewards.

[edit] Trivia

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On April 14, 2005, in Trondheim, Norway, this became the first movie in the world to be shown with a 4K digital cinema projector.^[1]
Sean Penn was the first choice for the role of Chinaski.^[2]
This is the second movie Matt Dillon has done with a Norwegian director. The first one was One Night at McCool's with director Harald Zwart
The inner city shots, including those at the cab company, the strip club and the brake shoe boxing facility, are all parts of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The shot of Henry's apartment and the buildings outside his window are those of fellow Twin City, Saint Paul.