Killing the Muse
“Every breath is the muse”
Synopsis
A struggling film director at an existential crossroads takes his life, but is reborn as his muse and forced to face the decisions and relationships that inspired his work. In self-reflexive scenes, the character-actors in Killing the Muse explore the art of filmmaking, sexuality, and their personal circumstances. How much does their art reflect their personal lives? Where and what are the boundaries of each? Killing the Muse proves to be intriguing and engrossing, mind-bending, and often funny.
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July 22, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven J Martin
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven J Martin
- Original Score
- Jennings Smith
- Original Title
- Killing the Muse
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Must See Pictures Orgel Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven J Martin
Steven J Martin
Jennings Smith
Duain Cameron, Shota Uchiyama
Kozue Ito
Department Leadership Roster
Steven J Martin
Writer
Duain Cameron
Director of Photography
Steven J Martin
Director
Kozue Ito
Producer
Shota Uchiyama
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Killing the Muse.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Killing the Muse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Killing the Muse about?
A struggling film director at an existential crossroads takes his life, but is reborn as his muse and forced to face the decisions and relationships that inspired his work. In self-reflexive scenes, the character-actors in Killing the Muse explore the art of filmmaking, sexuality, and their personal circumstances. How much does their art reflect their personal lives? Where and what are the boundaries of each? Killing the Muse proves to be intriguing and engrossing, mind-bending, and often funny.
Who directed Killing the Muse?
Killing the Muse was directed by Steven J Martin.
Who stars in Killing the Muse?
The principal cast of Killing the Muse includes Nana Akuzawa, Kozue Ito, Chika Kinoshita, Naoki Kondo.
When was Killing the Muse released and how long is it?
Killing the Muse was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Killing the Muse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Killing the Muse was composed by Jennings Smith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Killing the Muse?
Killing the Muse holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).