Drama,History
United States of America
The Broken Tower is a 2011 independent black-and-white film directed and written by James Franco, who also stars as Hart Crane. The film is based on Paul Mariani's 1999 biography of Crane.
The film portrays the life of Hart Crane, who is known for his complex and avant-garde poetry. It follows his struggles with alcoholism, relationships, and the difficulties of being a homosexual man in the early 20th century.
The Broken Tower is also an exploration of artistic passion and its destructive effects. Crane is shown as someone who is driven to create but also consumed by his own demons.
The film is structured as a series of vignettes, exploring different aspects of Crane's life and work. It jumps back and forth in time, from his early years in New York City to his final moments on the Orizaba.
The Broken Tower has received mixed reviews, with some critics praising Franco's performance and the film's visual style, while others have criticized it for being too self-indulgent and lacking in narrative coherence. Nevertheless, it remains an ambitious and thought-provoking look at one of America's most enigmatic poets.
