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The Reading Machine

1977·Movie
22min
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
IMDb6.3

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In this Borgesian satire on knowledge and technology, bibliophilic desire leads to the construction of a pedal-powered reading machine. Resembling a combination of gymnastic contraption, printing press and early cinematic apparatus, the machine’s purpose remains ambiguous. And like this machine, Terayama’s film connects his work in poetry, motion picture and graphic design by weaving together printed and projected, still and moving images.
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Directed by:
Shūji Terayama
Written by:
Shūji Terayama
Produced by:
Eiko Kujo
Composed by:
J.A. Seazer

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45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Reading Machine?

0 h 22 min

The Reading Machine runs 0 h 22 min.

What language is The Reading Machine in?

Japanesexx

It was made in Japanese, with some xx. Produced in Japan.