Jonathan Caouette
Jonathan Caouette (born November 26, 1972 in Houston , USA ) is an American independent filmmaker, film actor and author filmmaker . He was best known for the documentary Tarnation .
Life
Caouette had a difficult childhood. He grew up with his grandparents because his mother suffered from schizophrenia . At the age of eleven, Caouette made several films. He also starred in several MTV commercials, commercials and over a dozen student films.
In 2003 he had his greatest success: the film Tarnation (co-produced by John Cameron Mitchell and Gus Van Sant ). Caouette had enjoyed great success at various festivals and won several independent awards in the USA. His film was shown at the Sundance Film Festival and in Cannes . He has also worked as a theater and musical actor at various regional theaters and musicals. Jonathan Caouette is openly gay.
Filmography
As a director
- Tarnation , 2003 (self-documentation)
- Jonathan Caouette as a Film Maker, 2006 (documentary)
- Making of the 15th Raindance Film Festival, 2007 (documentary)
- All Tomorrow's Parties , 2008 (short film)
- All Flowers in Time, 2010 (short film)
- Walk away Renee, 2011 (documentary)
As a performer
- Fat Girls, 2006
- Shortbus , 2006
- The Moon and He, 2008
- Portland, 2008
- All Flowers in Time, 2010
Than himself
- How I Learned to Love Numbers, 2014
Web links
- Jonathan Caouette in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- www.jonathancaouette.com
- Review on www.filmzentrale.com
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Caouette, Jonathan |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American filmmaker |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 26, 1972 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Houston , USA |