Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist

Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist

★ 6.7IMDb Score
Released:2021-07-08
Duration:81 min
Country:France,Japan
Director:Pascal-Alex Vincent
Actors:Mamoru Hosoda, Rodney Rothman, Mamoru Oshii, Megumi Hayashibara, Marc Caro
Production:Eurospace, GENCO, Carlotta Films, Allerton Films

Overview:

A subtle portrait of Japanese director Satoshi Kon by the specialist of Japanese cinema Pascal-Alex Vincent and a dive into a rich work. With interviews of the greatest Japanese, French and American directors inspired by his work.

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