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20th Century Nostalgia

1997·Movie
1h 33min
69
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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wonder8
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

The mind, technology, and everyday modern life

  • Novelty9
  • Ambiguity8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout direction and characters

  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

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About

A young student believes that the spirit of an alien from another planet has gone back in time, taking over his body to infiltrate and study humanity in order to find the reasons why our civilization is doomed to future destruction. He replicates the spirit of another alien in a girl that he meets, and together they use their video cameras to document modern urban Japanese society.
Existential Sci-FiUrban ObservationYouthful IntrospectionPhilosophicalUnconventional NarrativeJapanese Indie FilmVisual EssayTechnology & SocietyNostalgic Reflection

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Is 20th Century Nostalgia worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is 20th Century Nostalgia?

1 h 33 min

20th Century Nostalgia runs 1 h 33 min.

What language is 20th Century Nostalgia in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.