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2006 · 90 min · R

Paprika

Directed by Satoshi Kon · Animation, Science Fiction, Thriller

Paprika (2006) is a Animation film, directed by Satoshi Kon set in Japan during the near future. It runs 90 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of technology/ai anxiety and identity run throughout.

Composer
Susumu Hirasawa
Cinematography
Michiya Kato
Cast
Megumi HayashibaraTohru EmoriKatsunosuke HoriToru FuruyaAkio OtsukaKoichi YamaderaHideyuki TanakaSatoshi Kon

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Japan
Setting
Urban
When
Near Future

Premise & themes

Themes
technology/AI anxietyIdentity
Tone
Surreal DreamlikeTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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