| Level | Item |
| Ref No | GUA/9/4/1/4/2/9 |
| Title | Jim Jarmusch |
| Date | 14 November 1999 |
| Extent | 1 audio cassette tape, 2 WAV files (658 MB and 224 MB) |
| Creator Name | British Film Institute (BFI), 1933- |
| Guardian News & Media Ltd, 1967- |
| Description | Audio recording of an interview with Jim Jarmusch in front of a live audience undertaken as part of the Guardian sponsored National Film Theatre Guardian interview series.
The recording begins with host Geoff Andrews, programmer at the National Film Theatre, introducing the event and a selection of film clips showcasing Jarmusch's work. Andrew then proceeds to put questions to Jarmusch. The recording comprises a question and answer session with members of the audience from 58.07 on track 1.
A summary of topics discussed is included below.
Track 1
00.00 Introductions
01.45 Early days, getting involved in film
06.11 Stranger in Paradise
09.14 The importance of comedy in Jarmuschs films
10.17 Music and musicians inspiring Jarmusch
15.41 Interest in poetry and language
18.10 Jarmuschs shorts
20.42 Working with actors
24.47 Mystery Train, Night on Earth
30.15 Shooting in different cities
38.09 Dead Man - idea, shooting in different cities, languages
44.40 Making a documentary with Neil Young
47.27 Ghost Dog, ideas, influences, working with RZA
58.07 Robert Mitchum
Track 2
00:00 Wim Wenders
02.06 Working with Robby Mueller
05.44 Characters in films
08.26 Funding for films
11.46 Comedic influences
17.37 Dead Man banned in Australia.
Films mentioned in the course of the interview include: The Blob; Attack of the Giant Crab Monsters; Creature of the Black Lagoon; Bird; The Samurai; Branded to Kill and Ariel by Aki Kaurismaki. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Access Conditions | Access to recording via GNM Digital Repository |
| Related Material | Possible duplicate on MiniDisc. Details at http://collections-search.bfi.org.uk/web/Details/ChoiceFilmItems/154381594 |
| Format | Electronic record |
| Tape recording |