The Charles Bukowski Tapes 37 years old

Barbet Schroeder interviews Bukowski.

The Charles Bukowski Tapes are an altogether more than four hours long collection of 52 short-interviews with the American cult author Charles Bukowski, sorted by topic and each between one and ten minutes long. Director Barbet Schroeder (Barfly) interviews Bukowski about such themes as alcohol, violence, and women, and Bukowski answers willingly, losing himself in sometimes minute-long monologues. Amongst other things, Bukowski leads the small camera team through his parents’ house and his former neighbourhood, but the largest part of the interviews takes place in Bukowski’s flat or backyard. The documentary includes a scene in which Bukowski reacts violently toward his wife Linda Lee.

Credits

The Charles Bukowski Tapes Cast

Name	Character
Barbet Schroeder He was 45, now 82 years old	as Himself
Charles Bukowski He was 66, 73 years old when he died	as Himself

The Charles Bukowski Tapes Crew

Name	Department
Jean-Louis Valéro as Original Music Composer.	Sound
Barbet Schroeder as Director. He was 45 (now 82) years old	Directing
Barbet Schroeder as Editor. He was 45 (now 82) years old	Editing
Barbet Schroeder as Producer. He was 45 (now 82) years old	Production