Kumiko, Johnnie Walker & the Cute
Synopsis
In Tokyo, a man named Johnnie Walker—a Jewish Japanese citizen—stages street provocations with his Irish wolfhound, seeking recognition in a society that marginalizes him. Meanwhile, the filmmaker traces the legacy of Kumiko Muraoka, muse of Chris Marker’s The Koumiko Mystery (1964), from Tokyo to Paris. Blending biography, fiction, and essay, the film explores identity, narration, and the politics of cuteness in a world shaped by memory, power, and performance.
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- Director
- Magnus Bärtås
- Original Title
- Kumiko, Johnnie Walker & the Cute
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 50m
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What is Kumiko, Johnnie Walker & the Cute about?
In Tokyo, a man named Johnnie Walker—a Jewish Japanese citizen—stages street provocations with his Irish wolfhound, seeking recognition in a society that marginalizes him. Meanwhile, the filmmaker traces the legacy of Kumiko Muraoka, muse of Chris Marker’s The Koumiko Mystery (1964), from Tokyo to Paris. Blending biography, fiction, and essay, the film explores identity, narration, and the politics of cuteness in a world shaped by memory, power, and performance.
Who directed Kumiko, Johnnie Walker & the Cute?
Kumiko, Johnnie Walker & the Cute was directed by Magnus Bärtås.
Who stars in Kumiko, Johnnie Walker & the Cute?
The principal cast of Kumiko, Johnnie Walker & the Cute includes Koumiko Muraoka.
When was Kumiko, Johnnie Walker & the Cute released and how long is it?
Kumiko, Johnnie Walker & the Cute was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 50m.