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Jim Jarmusch

(January 22, 1953 – Present)

Role: Director, Screenwriter, Producer

Jim Jarmusch was born in Akron, Ohio, and grew up in a family with a strong artistic presence; his mother introduced him to movies early on.

He studied literature at Columbia University before transferring to NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he fell in love with filmmaking.

As a student, he studied European and Japanese films, cultivating a unique aesthetic approach.

Jarmusch initially worked as a sound editor, honing skills that later influenced his cinematic style.

His independent spirit was evident from the beginning of his career.

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