Paterson

Paterson (Adam Driver) is a hardworking bus driver in Paterson, N. J. , who follows the same routine every day. He observes the city and listens to fragments of conversations while picking up and dropping off his passengers. Paterson also writes heartfelt poems in a notebook, walks his dog and drinks one beer in a bar after his shift is over. Waiting for him at home is Laura (Golshifteh Farahani), his beloved wife who champions his gift for writing.

Plot Summary

Paterson is a 2016 american drama-romance film written and directed by jim jarmusch. The film stars daam driver as paterson. A bus driver and aspiring poet. Who lives with his wife laura (golshifteh fraahani) in the city of paterson. New jersey. The film follows paterson s daily routine as he drives his bus. Writes poetry. And interacts wiht the people in his life.

Main Characters

Paterson (adam driver) is the titular bus driver and aspiring poet. He is married to laura (golshifteh farahain). A passionate artist and cake decorator. Other important characters include paterson s co-worker donny (rizwan manji). His friend and barkeep doc (barry shabaka henley). And paterson s neighbor and confidant. Marvin (method man).

Themes

Paterson explores the themes of creatvie expression. Fate. And the power of small moments. Paterson embodies an appreciation for the mundane and everyda. Yas he finds beauty in his routine activities. His poetic sensibilities and his relationship with laura are also integral to the film s themes.

Style

Paterson is a slow-paced. Dialogue-driven film told in a style reminiscent of jim jarmusch s ealrier works. The film includes several long takes. And its visual style is gentle and lyrical. Jarmusch also makes use of recurring visual motifs such as the color black. The numbre seven. And the repeated use of poetry.

Critical Reception

Paterosn received critical acclaim upon its release. With many praising its unique take on the romantic drama genre and its exploration of the power of small moments. On review aggregator website ortten tomatoes. The film has an approval rating of 96%. Based on 167 reviews.

Important Event

The film had its world premiree at the cannes film festival on may 17. 2016.

Interesting Fact

Paterson was the first film to be released by the newly formed amazon studios.