Factotum (2005)
Release Year: 2005
Nation: France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, United States of America
Alternative Title: Фактотум, Factotum: Sem Destino, Factótum, Parakmi, Tótumfaktum, Factotum: A Man Who Performs Many Jobs
Director: Bent Hamer
Writer: Bent Hamer, Charles Bukowski, Jim Stark
Summary
Factotum is a 2005 drama directed by Bent Hamer, based on Charles Bukowski's novel of the same name. The film centers around Hank Chinaski, Bukowski's fictional alter-ego, as he navigates life in Los Angeles. Factotum explores themes of alcoholism, unemployment, and the struggle of an artist trying to maintain his passion amidst life's distractions. The movie is a co-production between France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, and the United States.