Once Upon a Dream
眠り姫
Synopsis
For the film’s 10th anniversary, experimental filmmaker Kei Shichiri (DUBHOUSE, JAPAN CUTS 2015) presents an all-new sound and image remastering of his tour de force film (formerly translated as Before the Day Breaks). Based on a manga by Naoki Yamamoto, the film follows Aochi, who sleeps and sleeps but never feels like she has slept enough. Shichiri, who explores the limits of sound and image in his diverse body of work, presents a highly evocative dramatic film in which humans barely appear on screen. The story is told through voiceover, sound and visions of dreams and landscapes. Over the years, the film has gained fans, including contemporary auteur Kiyoshi Kurosawa, who compared the film to those by Jean-Luc Godard. -JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kei Shichiri
- Original Title
- 眠り姫
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kei Shichiri
Tsutomu Hirabayashi
Department Leadership Roster
Kei Shichiri
Director
Tsutomu Hirabayashi
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Once Upon a Dream.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Dream
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Once Upon a Dream about?
For the film’s 10th anniversary, experimental filmmaker Kei Shichiri (DUBHOUSE, JAPAN CUTS 2015) presents an all-new sound and image remastering of his tour de force film (formerly translated as Before the Day Breaks). Based on a manga by Naoki Yamamoto, the film follows Aochi, who sleeps and sleeps but never feels like she has slept enough. Shichiri, who explores the limits of sound and image in his diverse body of work, presents a highly evocative dramatic film in which humans barely appear on screen. The story is told through voiceover, sound and visions of dreams and landscapes. Over the years, the film has gained fans, including contemporary auteur Kiyoshi Kurosawa, who compared the film to those by Jean-Luc Godard. -JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film
Who directed Once Upon a Dream?
Once Upon a Dream was directed by Kei Shichiri.
Who stars in Once Upon a Dream?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Dream includes Not specified.
When was Once Upon a Dream released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Dream was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.