Actress Michelle Williams arrives for the premiere of the film "Synecdoche, New York" at the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 23, 2008. The title is pronounced "Sin-NEK-doh-kee."
Actresses Catherine Keener and Michelle Williams arrive for the premiere of the film "Synecdoche, New York" at the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 23, 2008.
From left, director Charlie Kaufman and actresses Samantha Morton, Michelle Williams and Catherine Keener arrive for the premiere of their film, "Synecdoche, New York," during the Cannes Film Festival, May 23, 2008. Kaufman, who wrote hits like "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and "Adaptation," has turned his hand to directing, and has lined up an all-star cast, which also includes Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Actress Laura Harring arrives for the premiere of the film "Synecdoche, New York" at the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 23, 2008.
Actress Kerry Washington arrives for the premiere of the film "Synecdoche, New York" at the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 23, 2008.
Director Abel Ferrara, right, and his girlfriend, actress Shanyn Leigh, arrive for the premiere of the film "Synecdoche, New York" during the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 23, 2008. Ferrara's film, "On The Rocks," also premiered at the film festival.
Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman arrives for the premiere of "Synecdoche, New York" at the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 23, 2008.
From left, producer Anthony Bregman, and actresses Catherine Keener, Michelle Williams and Samantha Morton arrive for the premiere of the film "Synecdoche, New York" at the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 23, 2008.
Actresses Michelle Williams, left, and Samantha Morton arrive for the premiere of the film "Synecdoche, New York" at the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 23, 2008.
From left, actresses Catherine Keener, Michelle Williams and Samantha Morton pose at the top of the red-carpeted staircase of the Palais des Festivales Friday, May 23, 2008.
Actress Michelle Williams arrives for the premiere of "Synecdoche, New York" at the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 23, 2008. Williams, who also stars in "Adoration" at the festival, has been making her first public appearances since the death of her ex-partner, Heath Ledger.
From left, actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, kisses actress Samantha Morton while Michelle Williams watches as they walk the red carpet for the premiere of their film, "Synecdoche, New York," during the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 23, 2008.
Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman arrives for the premiere of the film "Synecdoche, New York" during the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 23, 2008. Hoffman stars as a theater director struggling with his work and the women in his life, as he attempts to create a life-size replica of New York inside a warehouse as part of his new play.
From left, producer Anthony Bregman; actor Tom Noonan; producer Spike Jonze; actresses Catherine Keener, Michelle Williams, and Samantha Morton; an unidentified guest, director Charlie Kaufman, and actor Philip Seymour Hoffman at the 61st International film festival in Cannes, France, on Friday, May 23, 2008.
Director Charlie Kaufman, left, and actor Philip Seymour Hoffman arrive for the premiere of their film, "Synecdoche, New York," during the Cannes Film Festival on Friday, May 23, 2008. Kaufman says, "I like titles that are difficult because it's kind of counter intuitive you know...and so the last movie I worked on was called 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' because it was really hard to remember that title."
Actress Michelle Williams poses for the photo call for "Synecdoche, New York" during the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 23, 2008.
From left, British actress Samantha Morton, American actors Michelle Williams, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Catherine Keener pose for the photo call for "Synecdoche, New York" during the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 23, 2008.
From left, actresses Catherine Keener, Michelle Williams and Samantha Morton pose for the photo call for "Synecdoche, New York" during the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 23, 2008.