Jim Jarmusch is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and musician. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, he moved to New York City at age seventeen and studied literature at Columbia University before pursuing film studies. He is widely recognized as a major independent filmmaker known for his darkly humorous tone and unique aesthetic style. His notable works include 'Stranger Than Paradise' (1984), 'Dead Man' (1995), and 'Broken Flowers' (2005).[1,2,5]
