About 'A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III'

Released in 2013, 'A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III' is a comedy-drama movie, written and directed by Roman Coppola. The plot centers around a graphic designer, Charles Swan (played by Charlie Sheen), whose perfect life takes an unexpected turn when his heart is broken by his girlfriend Ivana. In the wake of this crisis, he retreats into his own fantasy world, filled with wild and surreal scenarios that provide a fascinating 'glimpse inside his mind'.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Roman Coppola and Youree Henley, under the banner of American Zoetrope and The Directors Bureau. The cinematography was done by Nick Beal, and editing was handled by Robert Schafer.

Actors

• Charlie Sheen as Charles Swan. Sheen played the role of a successful graphic designer whose life spirals out of control when he is dumped by his girlfriend.
• Jason Schwartzman as Kirby Star. Schwartzman portrays Swan’s best friend and confidant who assists him in his emotional journey.
• Bill Murray as Saul. Murray plays the role of Swan’s business manager and a voice of reason through his turmoil.
• Katheryn Winnick as Ivana, the girlfriend who breaks Swan’s heart and sends him spiraling into his wild imagination.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film marks Roman Coppola's second venture as a director, the first one being 'CQ' in 2001.
• Patrick Fischler and Mary Elizabeth Winstead, who have minor roles in the movie, both appeared in Quentin Tarantino's 'Death Proof'.

Quotes

• "Could it be that in every human being there is a certain amount of vanity? Therefore, in every relationship, there is a certain amount of competition?" - Charles Swan
• "Charles, life’s too short to be living somebody else’s dream. Especially when you can’t understand it." - Saul

Music, Soundtrack

• Original music for the film was composed by Liam Hayes.
• The soundtrack features songs like 'Brain Doctor' by Liam Hayes, 'Whorish Boorish' by Jason Schwartzman, and 'Cry' by Paul McCartney.