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Shohei Imamura: The Free Thinker

1995·Movie
1h 0min
IMDb6.7

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Hopefulness5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

A real life story and show business

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Documentary about Japanese film director Shohei Imamura.
DocumentaryJapanese CinemaFilm DirectorShohei ImamuraBiographicalCinema HistoryMelancholy ToneSocial CommentaryEducational

Crew

Directed by:
Paulo Rocha
Written by:
Paulo Rocha
Produced by:
Xavier Carniaux, Elisabeth Marliangeas, Maryse Alessi
Composed by:
Nuno Carvalho

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Shohei Imamura: The Free Thinker worth watching?

76
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Shohei Imamura: The Free Thinker?

1 h 0 min

Shohei Imamura: The Free Thinker runs 1 h 0 min.

Is Shohei Imamura: The Free Thinker based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Shohei Imamura: The Free Thinker in?

FrenchJapanese

It was made in French, with some Japanese. Produced in Portugal, France.