Akio
Synopsis
Inspired by the Japanese phenomenon of the so-called Hikokomori, (literally: pulling inward), whereby young people choose to flee from the pressure of a society brought into line into the total isolation of their own room. They have lost the ability to distinguish public face and true self. In this way Akio (Japanese: Light) withdraws albeit with a specific goal. He wants to free himself from the pressures of the globalized society, from his own fears, and ultimately from the limitations of his own body as well as concepts like space and time.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joanna Ashton-Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Silke Eggert
- Original Title
- Akio
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joanna Ashton-Jones
Silke Eggert
Department Leadership Roster
Joanna Ashton-Jones
Director
Silke Eggert
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What is Akio about?
Inspired by the Japanese phenomenon of the so-called Hikokomori, (literally: pulling inward), whereby young people choose to flee from the pressure of a society brought into line into the total isolation of their own room. They have lost the ability to distinguish public face and true self. In this way Akio (Japanese: Light) withdraws albeit with a specific goal. He wants to free himself from the pressures of the globalized society, from his own fears, and ultimately from the limitations of his own body as well as concepts like space and time.
Who directed Akio?
Akio was directed by Joanna Ashton-Jones.
Who stars in Akio?
The principal cast of Akio includes Kai Michael Müller.
When was Akio released and how long is it?
Akio was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 8m.