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5.6 / 10(8 votes)IMDbPG-13198820mFrance

Tokyo Days

Synopsis

Chris Marker’s Tokyo Days follows the filmmaker and actress Arielle Dombasle as they wander through Tokyo, beginning with an encounter with a live mannequin in a shop window. Mixing casual observation with playful edits, Marker captures everyday scenes—from subways to markets—in a personal video diary of the city.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 6, 1988

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Chris Marker
Screenplay & Story
Chris Marker
Original Title
Tokyo Days
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French, Japanese
Runtime
20m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Chris Marker

Screenplay & Story

Chris Marker

Director of Photography

Chris Marker

Film Editing

Chris Marker

Department Leadership Roster

Chris Marker

Chris Marker

Director

Chris Marker

Chris Marker

Editor

Chris Marker

Chris Marker

Writer

Chris Marker

Chris Marker

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tokyo Days.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tokyo Days

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Tokyo Days about?

Chris Marker’s Tokyo Days follows the filmmaker and actress Arielle Dombasle as they wander through Tokyo, beginning with an encounter with a live mannequin in a shop window. Mixing casual observation with playful edits, Marker captures everyday scenes—from subways to markets—in a personal video diary of the city.

Who directed Tokyo Days?

Tokyo Days was directed by Chris Marker.

Who stars in Tokyo Days?

The principal cast of Tokyo Days includes Arielle Dombasle, Chris Marker.

When was Tokyo Days released and how long is it?

Tokyo Days was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 20m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Tokyo Days?

Tokyo Days holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).