Late Fame

A quiet, bittersweet character study that lingers on the ache of being seen and the illusions we cling to.

Directed by

Kent Jones

Genres

Drama

Starring

Willem Dafoe, Greta Lee, Edmund Donovan

Overview

At the very end of the 1970s, post office worker Ed Saxberger wrote a book of poetry that nobody cared about. After an eager and flattering fan appears on his doorstep, Saxberger is beckoned into a coterie of young admirers who anoint him a rediscovered genius. The group of downtown bohemians is led by their "tragic heroine," Gloria. Intoxicated by the attention, and Gloria's alluring presence, Saxberger gradually reckons with the authenticity of his newfound poetic circle.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, satirical and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, aging, art

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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