Kaleidoscope
万華鏡
Synopsis
A photographer and a filmmaker challenge each other to shoot—one to photograph the other to film—two young actresses, one from Tokyo, the other from the countryside. The photographer seeks naturalism in his compositions, and Kawase observes and comments on his work. The competition between the photographer, the filmmaker, and the actresses creates a charged atmosphere.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naomi Kawase
- Screenplay & Story
- Naomi Kawase
- Original Title
- 万華鏡
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Kumie, Suncent CinemaWorks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naomi Kawase
Naomi Kawase
Naomi Kawase
Naomi Kawase, Yayoi Otake
Takenori Sentô
Department Leadership Roster
Naomi Kawase
Director
Takenori Sentô
Producer
Naomi Kawase
Director of Photography
Naomi Kawase
Editor
Yayoi Otake
Editor
Naomi Kawase
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kaleidoscope
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kaleidoscope about?
A photographer and a filmmaker challenge each other to shoot—one to photograph the other to film—two young actresses, one from Tokyo, the other from the countryside. The photographer seeks naturalism in his compositions, and Kawase observes and comments on his work. The competition between the photographer, the filmmaker, and the actresses creates a charged atmosphere.
Who directed Kaleidoscope?
Kaleidoscope was directed by Naomi Kawase.
Who stars in Kaleidoscope?
The principal cast of Kaleidoscope includes Shinya Arimoto, Machiko Ono, Mika Mifune, Naomi Kawase.
When was Kaleidoscope released and how long is it?
Kaleidoscope was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.