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The Man Who Left His Will on Film

The Man Who Left His Will on Film

1970 · 94 min · JA · 5.9 (37 votes)
Dir. Nagisa Ōshima · Starring Tomoyo Oshima, Naomi Shiraishi, Kenji Shiiya, Kiyoko Tsuji, Kazuo Goto, Kenji Yoshino · Music Tōru Takemitsu
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When a man chases down his stolen movie camera, the thief commits suicide by jumping off a building. But after the police take the camera as evidence, it becomes unclear if there was ever a thief in the first place.

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A disorienting, philosophical journey that questions the nature of reality and memory. It's a slow-burn exploration of existential dread, leaving you pondering long after the credits roll.

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