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1966 · 122 min · NR

The Face of Another

Directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara · Drama, Science Fiction

The Face of Another (1966) is a Drama film, directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara set in Japan during the 1960s. It runs 122 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of identity and isolation run throughout.

Composer
Tōru Takemitsu
Cinematography
Hiroshi Segawa
Cast
Tatsuya NakadaiMikijiro HiraMachiko KyōKyôko KishidaEiji OkadaMiki IrieKakuya SaekiMinoru Chiaki

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Japan
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Themes
IdentityIsolation
Tone
BleakSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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