UNITED STATES · 1999

Being John Malkovich

Spike Jonze
identity obsession body horror existentialism desire for fame
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Synopsis

One day at work, unsuccessful puppeteer Craig finds a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich. The portal soon becomes a passion for anybody who enters its mad and controlling world of overtaking another human body.

Year1999
CountryUnited States
DirectorSpike Jonze
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