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Japon
2002
Assisted by a cane, the unidentified lead (Alejandro Ferretis) of JAPON limps through a desolate canyon in his trademark red flannel jacket searching for deeper meaning. He has arrived at this remote Mexican location, escaping the city to paint and find the kind of serenity only nature can provide. Here he stays with Ascen (.. Read more
| Starring | Alejandro Ferretis, Magdalena Flores, Carlos Reygadas |
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| Director | Carlos Reygadas |
| Genres | Drama, World Cinema |
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Japon
Assisted by a cane, the unidentified lead (Alejandro Ferretis) of JAPON limps through a desolate canyon in his trademark red flannel jacket searching for deeper meaning. He has arrived at this remote Mexican location, escaping the city to paint and find the kind of serenity only nature can provide. Here he stays with Ascen (Magdalena Flores), an elderly woman who cooks for him and cleans his shirts. Ascen has lived on the land for forty years, but her nephew Juan Luis (Martin Serrano) is now reclaiming the land. Juan Luis intends to demolish a building which protects Ascen's modest dwelling, so he can collect money for the stones that hold up the structure. As the unidentified painter tries to get Ascen to fight for her home, he develops a sexual desire for his elderly host.
The importance of nature is prevalent throughout Carlos Reygadas' meditative work. Long, luminous takes allow thoughtful reflection as the film takes both its viewers and its protagonist on an existential journey. Adding to the languid beauty of the film is Arvo Part's moving score.
| Starring | Alejandro Ferretis, Magdalena Flores, Carlos Reygadas |
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| Director | Carlos Reygadas |
| Studio | FUSION MEDIA |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 9 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama, World Cinema |
| Language | DVD: Spanish |
| Subtitles | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 2002 To Rent: DVD: 28 Jul 2003 |
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"...A blast from the art-house movie past, inspired by Andrei Tarkovsky with a spiritual jolt of Robert Bresson, Reygadas' stunning first feature, JAPON, is about love, death, sex, redemption and mankind's domination over nature..."
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Dreamlike reality
Rather strange Mexican film about a man who goes to a village in a remote valley to kill himself. Naturalistic acting from (I presume) a mostly non-professional... read more »
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- 01 Aug 2004 at 14:22
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Venture into the wilderness
At their best, films with a genuine intent to create a work of art are profound, moving and live with you long after you've finished watching. At their ... read more »
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Hard to Watch
Very hard going-not for the weak hearted!!
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The dullest film ever
I fell asleep from the first 10 min. No vibe, no life, no story, just dull.
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Japon
Assisted by a cane, the unidentified lead (Alejandro Ferretis) of JAPON limps through a desolate canyon in his trademark red flannel jacket searching for deeper meaning. He has arrived at this remote Mexican location, escaping the city to paint and find the kind of serenity only nature can provide. ...
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