US (2002): Comedy/Drama/Fantasy
As writer Charlie Kaufman (Nicolas Cage) struggles to adapt the book The Orchid Thief for the screen, he is frustrated by his twin brother (Nicolas Cage again) Donald's seemingly effortless transition from unknown layabout to successful blockbuster screenwriter. His problems with his own project lead Charlie to interview author Susan Orlean (Meryl Streep), whose relationship with her book's title character (Chris Cooper) may be more complicated than it appears.
Charlie Kaufman (with mythical twin brother Donald Kaufman) adapted Susan Orlean's book The Orchid Thief; also features Tilda Swinton, Jay Tavare, Curtis Hanson, Judy Greer and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Directed by Spike Jonze.
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· Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role 2002: Chris Cooper
· Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role 2002: Nicolas Cage
· Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role 2002: Meryl Streep
· Achievement in Writing (Adapted Screenplay) 2002: Charlie Kaufman and Donald Kaufman
4 nominations, 1 Award