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O Brother, Where Art Thou? is a 2000 satirical comedy-drama film written, produced, co-edited, and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. It stars George Clooney, John Turturro, and Tim Blake Nelson, with Chris Thomas King, John Goodman, Holly Hunter, and Charles Durning in supporting roles.
The opening titles inform us that the Coen Brothers' "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" is based on Homer's The Odyssey . The Coens claimed their " Fargo " was based on a true story, but later confided it wasn't; this time they confess they haven't actually read The Odyssey .
O Brother, Where Art Thou? is a 2000 satirical comedy-drama written, produced, and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. It stars George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, Charles Durning, Michael Badalucco, John Goodman, and Holly Hunter.
Feb 2, 2001 · O Brother, Where Art Thou?: Directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen. With George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, John Goodman. In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them.
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- Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- 2001-02-02
Mar 4, 2024 · How does “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” contribute to the legacy of “The Odyssey” and its influence on modern storytelling? The film’s creative reinterpretation of “The Odyssey” has helped introduce new audiences to the classic epic poem and demonstrate its enduring relevance and impact on contemporary culture.
Dec 9, 2022 · The result of the Coens' exploration of The Odyssey, O Brother, Where Art Thou? (now streaming on Peacock for your watching pleasure), is therefore by necessity a loose adaptation based more on certain key scenes of the story than on the entire vast arc of Homer's narrative.
May 9, 2021 · They clearly adored the brilliant cast of "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" just as much, which was chock full of fresh Coen Bros. stars, and collaborators well-versed in their unique cinematic...
