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Japon
7th(2002) The Critics` Week
Environment · Psychology · Aging
- CountryMexico,Spain
- Production Year2002
- Running Time130min
- Format 35mm
Program Note
The film Japon′s director, Carlos Reygadas, seems to believe that film is a visual rather than a story-telling medium. The majestic and gloomy scenery of Mexico as captured by the film is hard to erase. Just as in the films of Andrei Tarkovsky, director Carlos Reygadas’s camera moves slowly and vertically, perhaps suggesting that the director is interested in filming nature rather than following the story line. The film begins with a middle-aged man--who is contemplating suicide--who arrives at a desolate village to achieve inner peace before the final act. Throughout the film, the aging bodies of men are contrasted with the scenes of nature. The imagery of nature in turn enlightens us as to the importance that is life, no matter if it is aging and/or dying. (Kim Young-jin)
Director
Carlos REYGADAS
Carlos Reygadas was born in Mexico City, Mexico and originally studied law. His filmography includes Japón (2002), and Battle in Heaven (2005). Before starting a career in cinema, he worked for the European Commission and the Mexican Foreign Service.
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Credit
- Director Carlos REYGADAS 카를로스 레이가다스
- Producer Carlos Reygadas
- Cast Alejandro Ferretis, Magdalena Flores, Carlos Reygadas Barquin, Martin Serrano
- Screenplay Carlos Reygadas
- Cinematography Diego Martinez Vignatti
- Production Design Alejandro Reygadas
- Editor CCarlos Serrano Azcona, Daniel Melguizo, David Torres
- Sound Gilles Laurent
- Production Company
Carlos Reygadas, No Dream Cinema
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