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ACHILLES AND THE TORTOISE (AKIRESU TO KAME) - 2008 - Japan - Fiction
director: Takeshi Kitano
- Sinopse
- Machisu, the only son of a rich collector, has a child’s love for painting. Praise from a famous artist friend of his father inspires the young boy to dream of becoming a painter himself. He begins to paint everyday and everywhere, even during class, to the dismay of his teacher. When tragedy strikes, little Machisu’s privileged life ends, leaving him orphaned, but with an incomparable passion for art. Upon reaching middle age, Machisu has yet to sell a painting. But he remains dedicated, supported by his devoted wife Sachiko, who has become his creative partner. With each new work, Machisu tries to push himself to greater limits of inspiration. Hungry for recognition, their creative attempts escalate beyond what neighbors and even their own teenage daughter Mari can tolerate. Will Achilles ever overtake the Tortoise?
- Créditos
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- director
- Takeshi Kitano
- screenplay
- Takeshi Kitano
- cinematographer
- Katsumi Yanagijima
- edition
- Yoshinori Ota
- music
- Yuki Kajiura
- cast
- Beat Takeshi, Kanako Higuchi, Yurei Yanagi, Kumiko Aso
- production company
- Bandai Visual, TV Asahi, Tokyo Theatres, Wowow, Office Kitano
- world sales
- Celluloid Dreams
- 119 minutes
- color, 35mm
- Diretor
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Takeshi Kitano
Born in Tokyo, in 1947. A very popular actor in Japan, where he is known as Beat Takeshi, he worked in films such as Furyo (1983) and Taboo (1999), both by Nagisa Oshima, and Yoichi Sai’s Blood and Bones (2004, 29ª Mostra). In 1989, he made his directing début with Violent Cop, followed by Boiling Point (1990). Sonatine and Kids Return were screened at the 20th Mostra. With Hana-Bi (2007), he was awarded the Golden Lion in Venice Festival and the Critic’s Prize in 21st Mostra. He also directed Kikujiro (23rd Mostra), Dolls (26th Mostra), Zatoichi (28th Mostra) and Glory to the Moviemaker! (31st Mostra). Kitano signed the 22nd Mostra’s poster.