The Station Agent

The Station Agent is a feature film by Thomas McCarthy from the year 2003.

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The diminutive New Yorker Fin works in the model railway business of his only friend Henry. When he dies, and a plot of land in rural New Jersey leaves, Fin pulls in the province in order to devote himself to his passion for trains and to finally find peace before the intrusive environment that is exclusively fixated on his short stature. The only house on the property is an old train station, in which establishes Fin, but it is with the rest soon by: The hot dog vendor Joe bursting with curiosity for the newcomers and the guilt-ridden Olivia, Fin almost run over twice, looking for ways for an apology. Although Fin shows no interest in new friendships, start the three to share their loneliness. In addition, the library staff Emily begins to flirt with Fin, and the enthusiastic trains girl Cleo wants to persuade him to give a lecture at their school. The undisturbed idyll in the train depot is destroyed by the intrusion of reality, but only as the friendship of Fin, Joe and Olivia is put to the test, their true value turns.

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Trivia

  • The series actor Thomas McCarthy wrote the screenplay to his friend Peter Dinklage, Bobby Cannavale and his colleagues of his favorite actress Patricia Clarkson on the body.
  • In August 2002, station agent was shot in just 20 days in New Jersey.
  • After Station Agent was presented at various film festivals, Miramax paid $ 1.5 million for the distribution rights.
  • The film cost only $ 500,000, but played worldwide over $ 10 million a.

Reviews

  • Filmdienst 11/2004: The worn by laconic humor and stylistically confident design film thickens with fairy-tale elements to a plea for tolerance and mutual respect.

Awards

The Station Agent won the BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay. Several critics awards won Patricia Clarkson for her role in depressive Olivia, and the major Independent Spirit Awards were awarded Best Film, Best Screenplay and Best Production debut in the categories.

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