The main character of `` Inside Llewyn Davis '' was influenced by Van Ronk´s music more than his personality .
David Browne , Meet the Folk Singer Who Inspired 'Inside Llewyn Davis ' , Rolling Stone , December 2 , 2014 ( accessed Jan 19 2014 ) However , at a press interview before the film was premiered at Cannes , the Coens had stated that the character itself was very much an original creation , and that the music was the major influence they 'd drawn from Van Ronk.