Die Charles-Bukowski-Tapes (1987): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1987, Die Charles-Bukowski-Tapes is a dokumentarfilm film directed by Barbet Schroeder, running about 240 minutes. “Barbet Schroeder interviews Bukowski.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The Charles Bukowski Tapes are an altogether more than four hours long collection of 52 short-interviews with the American cult author Charles Bukowski, sorted by topic and each between one and ten minutes long. Director Barbet Schroeder (Barfly) interviews Bukowski about such themes as alcohol, violence, and women, and Bukowski answers willingly, losing himself in sometimes minute-long monologues. Amongst other things, Bukowski leads the small camera team through his parents’ house and his former neighbourhood, but the largest part of the interviews takes place in Bukowski’s flat or backyard. The documentary includes a scene in which Bukowski reacts violently toward his wife Linda Lee.

Who’s in it. Die Charles-Bukowski-Tapes stars Charles Bukowski as Himself and Barbet Schroeder as Himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, Die Charles-Bukowski-Tapes sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Charles-Bukowski-Tapes page.

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