Black Cat
Synopsis
Blending psychedelic animation with haunting music. Centred around a black cat, it explores themes of misfortune and the uncanny through dreamlike visuals and Maki Asakawa’s melancholic song, "Fushiawase to Iu Na no Neko".
Release History & Theatrical Window
IFFR (restored version)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Keiichi Tanaami
- Screenplay & Story
- Keiichi Tanaami
- Original Title
- Black Cat
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Keiichi Tanaami
Keiichi Tanaami
Keiichi Tanaami
Keiichi Tanaami
Department Leadership Roster
Keiichi Tanaami
Writer
Keiichi Tanaami
Editor
Keiichi Tanaami
Director
Keiichi Tanaami
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Black Cat.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Cat
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What is Black Cat about?
Blending psychedelic animation with haunting music. Centred around a black cat, it explores themes of misfortune and the uncanny through dreamlike visuals and Maki Asakawa’s melancholic song, "Fushiawase to Iu Na no Neko".
Who directed Black Cat?
Black Cat was directed by Keiichi Tanaami.
Who stars in Black Cat?
The principal cast of Black Cat includes Not specified.
When was Black Cat released and how long is it?
Black Cat was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 3m.