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- The story is written as if it is an autobiography by Barney Panofsky recounting his life in varying detail. Barney's version of events may be viewed as that of two unreliable narrators, in that his recollections are told from varying mental states and then posthumously edited by his son.
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Barney's Version is a film based on Mordecai Richler's novel, starring Paul Giamatti as a soap opera producer who marries three women and faces a mysterious disappearance. The film premiered at Venice and won a Golden Globe for Giamatti, but was a box-office flop.
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Barney Panofsky, a 65-year old TV producer, reflects on his life's successes and failures as he faces death. Based on Mordecai Richler's novel, the film stars Paul Giamatti, Rosamund Pike and Dustin Hoffman.
- (26K)
- Comedy, Drama
- Richard J. Lewis
- 2011-02-18
With a magnificent performance by Paul Giamatti, Barney's Version offers much comedy and insight to the complexities of modern romance. Read Critics Reviews
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- Richard J. Lewis
- R
- Paul Giamatti
A comedy-drama about the life and marriages of Barney Panofsky, a TV producer in Montreal. The film follows his flashbacks from Rome to New York, his affairs, his friends, his family, and his dementia.
Jan 19, 2011 · “Barney’s Version” tells the story of a man distinguished largely by his flaws and the beautiful woman who loves him in spite of them. What she sees in him I am not quite sure. He is a precariously functioning alcoholic and chain smoker of cigars, balding and with a paunch, a producer of spectacularly bad television shows, and a fanatic ...
Watch the trailer of the film adaptation of Mordecai Richler's novel, starring Paul Giamatti as Barney Panofsky, a man who lives an extraordinary life. The film spans four decades and two continents, and shows Barney's three marriages, his father, and his true love.
- 2 min
- 35.2K
- Sony Pictures Classics
Dec 3, 2010 · Directed by Richard J. Lewis. Comedy, Drama. R. 2h 14m. By A.O. Scott. Dec. 2, 2010. Barney Panofsky, a Montreal policeman’s son, meets his third wife at his second wedding, a gilded...
