Hatsu Yume (First Dream)
Synopsis
With a title referring to Japanese folklore, wherein things done on the first day of a new year are significant, the film - an ardent dream entirely shot in Japan - stands as a spiritual allegory equating light and dark with life and death.
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Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 1, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 22, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Viola
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Viola
- Original Title
- Hatsu Yume (First Dream)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Bill Viola Studio, The TV Lab at WNET/13
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Viola
Bill Viola
Bill Viola
Bill Viola
Bill Viola
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Viola
Director
Bill Viola
Writer
Bill Viola
Director of Photography
Bill Viola
Editor
Bill Viola
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hatsu Yume (First Dream)
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What is Hatsu Yume (First Dream) about?
With a title referring to Japanese folklore, wherein things done on the first day of a new year are significant, the film - an ardent dream entirely shot in Japan - stands as a spiritual allegory equating light and dark with life and death.
Who directed Hatsu Yume (First Dream)?
Hatsu Yume (First Dream) was directed by Bill Viola.
Who stars in Hatsu Yume (First Dream)?
The principal cast of Hatsu Yume (First Dream) includes Shinnosuke Misawa.
When was Hatsu Yume (First Dream) released and how long is it?
Hatsu Yume (First Dream) was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 56m.