A witty, deadpan comedy about the Old World meeting the new, as Eddie's (Richard Edson) life is suddenly invaded by his friend Willie's (John Lurie) young Hungarian cousin, Eva. A totally unlikely series of humorous situations ensues in this exercise in black-and-white minimalism that helped launch a new wave in American independent cinema. "Jarmusch keeps the picture formal and cool, and it has an odd nonchalant charm; it's fun" (Pauline Kael, 5001Nights at the Movies). Winner of the Camera d'Or at Cannes, Best Picture from the National Society of Film Critics, and a Special Jury Prize at Sundance.

Jim Jarmusch---USA---1984---89 mins.