Stranger Than Paradise

Willie, his friend Eddie, and his cousin Eva move between New York, Cleveland, and Florida. In long takes and with laconic humor, banal everyday moments are transformed into a study of alienation, friendship, and emptiness. Sparse dialogue and austere framing make even the smallest gestures appear memorable and worthy of attention. Jarmusch’s film was his international breakthrough and left a lasting mark on American independent cinema.
(Otto Römisch)