The Jarmusch Project

     J im Jarmusch’s “Broken Flowers” (2005) is a contemplative film that balances elements of drama, comedy, and road movie genres. At its core, the film is a meditative exploration of themes like existential loneliness, the search for meaning, and the inability to form lasting human connections.       "Broken Flowers" exemplifies many of the characteristics of American independent cinema, a field in which Jarmusch has long been a key player. Like many of his previous films ("Stranger than Paradise" and "Dead Man"), "Broken Flowers" focuses on characters who exist on the margins of society, struggling with their own ennui. The minimalist storytelling, slow pacing and naturalistic performances reflect the ethos of independent film, which emphasises atmosphere and tone over traditional plot-driven narrative. The independent film movement of the late 20th and early 21st centuries often countered the bombastic nature of Hollywood blockbusters. Jarmu