Willem Dafoe Stars as a Forgotten Poet Rediscovered in “Late Fame”

See Willem Dafoe star in “Late Fame,” a drama about forgotten poet Ed Saxberger, whose life changes when an admirer arrives at his door and introduces him to a circle of young artists who consider him a rediscovered genius. Drawn into their downtown New York world and captivated by the group’s charismatic leader, Gloria, Saxberger begins questioning the authenticity of his newfound recognition. Directed by Kent Jones and written by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Samy Burch, the film is based on Arthur Schnitzler’s novella of the same name.