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Funeral Parade of Roses

1969·Movie
1h 45min
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, immersive world.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some absurdist humor and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

The mind, society, and history

  • Ambiguity8
  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization8

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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.
Avant-GardeLGBTQ+ DramaPsychological ExplorationExperimental Filmmaking1960s TokyoDark and BroodingInfluential Cult FilmSurreal and UnconventionalSex, Drugs, and Betrayal

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Funeral Parade of Roses legally?

Funeral Parade of Roses is included with a subscription to Night Flight+, Metrograph, and Eternal Family in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Funeral Parade of Roses worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Funeral Parade of Roses rated?

NuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Funeral Parade of Roses?

1 h 45 min

Funeral Parade of Roses runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Funeral Parade of Roses?

Critics100
Audiences81

Not quite. Critics rate Funeral Parade of Roses higher (100) than audiences (81). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Funeral Parade of Roses in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Funeral Parade of Roses?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Funeral Parade of Roses in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Funeral Parade of Roses, including Talking Heads, Speech Bubbles, Primal Scene.