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Funeral Parade of Roses

1969Movie1 h 45 min

Drama
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes100%84%

A romantic, intriguing drama movie about the mind and society.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

Who's the fairest of them all?

In 1960s Tokyo, Gonda owns a bar in which the gay, cross-dresser, and trans scenes meet. Gonda is in a relationship with the madam of the bar, Leda. As the younger Eddie starts a passionate affair with Gonda, she ignites the jealousy of Leda, unaware of another kind of history between them.

Feels like

  • Avant-Garde
  • LGBTQ+ Drama
  • Psychological Exploration
  • Experimental Filmmaking
  • 1960s Tokyo
  • Dark and Brooding
  • Influential Cult Film
  • Surreal and Unconventional
  • Sex, Drugs, and Betrayal

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Toshio Matsumoto
Written by
Toshio Matsumoto
Produced by
Mitsuru Kudo, Keiko Machida
Music by
Joji Yuasa

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Facts

September 13, 1969 · 1 h 45 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 13, 1969
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

Talking Heads, Speech Bubbles, Primal Scene +9

  • Talking Heads
  • Speech Bubbles
  • Primal Scene
  • Le Film Artistique
  • A Party, Also Known as an Orgy
  • Surprise Incest
  • Bury Your Gays
  • Cat Fight
  • High-Pressure Blood
  • Lens Flare
  • Self-Deprecation
  • Match Cut

12 of 44 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Funeral Parade of Roses?"

Questions about Funeral Parade of Roses

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Where can I stream Funeral Parade of Roses?

KanopyNight Flight+Eternal Family

In the United States, Funeral Parade of Roses streams on Night Flight+ and Eternal Family, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Funeral Parade of Roses worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Can I half-watch Funeral Parade of Roses?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is Funeral Parade of Roses good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Funeral Parade of Roses in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Funeral Parade of Roses use?

Talking HeadsSpeech BubblesPrimal SceneLe Film ArtistiqueA Party, Also Known as an OrgySurprise IncestBury Your GaysCat FightHigh-Pressure BloodLens FlareSelf-DeprecationMatch Cutand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 tropes for it, including Talking Heads, Speech Bubbles, and Primal Scene.