The Charles Bukowski Tapes

Synopsis

The Charles Bukowski Tapes are an altogether more than four hours long collection of 52 short-interviews with the American cult author Charles Bukowski, sorted by topic and each between one and ten minutes long. Director Barbet Schroeder (Barfly) interviews Bukowski about such themes as alcohol, violence, and women, and Bukowski answers willingly, losing himself in sometimes minute-long monologues. Amongst other things, Bukowski leads the small camera team through his parents’ house and his former neighbourhood, but the largest part of the interviews takes place in Bukowski’s flat or backyard. The documentary includes a scene in which Bukowski reacts violently toward his wife Linda Lee.

Main Cast

Charles Bukowski

Himself

Age : 73 | Popularity : 3%

Barbet Schroeder

Himself

Age : 82 | Popularity : 5%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Producer	Margaret Ménégoz Barbet Schroeder
Directing	Director	Barbet Schroeder
Editing	Editor	Barbet Schroeder Paul Challicombe
Sound	Original Music Composer	Jean-Louis Valéro
Department	Role	Name

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