Documentary Movie: Idol
アイドル
“Living the Idol Life - SKE48 Behind the Scenes”
Synopsis
"Idols" have become a representative part of Japanese culture. This film is a documentary that delves into the undiscovered "underside of idols". SKE48 was established in July 2008 in Sakae, Nagoya, as the first group of AKB48's national expansion. SKE48 was the forerunner of the 48 Project, which later expanded nationwide and then worldwide. The group is full of girls who are trying to make their dreams as idols come true. The film portrays in graphic detail the emotions of these girls who have foregone an ordinary girl's life to choose the profession of an "idol".
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takenaka Yusuke, Masahiko Suzuki
- Original Title
- アイドル
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- TBS, Kiguu
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takenaka Yusuke, Masahiko Suzuki
Kazuaki Arima, Tetsuta Tone
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuaki Arima
Producer
Takenaka Yusuke
Director
Masahiko Suzuki
Director
Tetsuta Tone
Producer
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What is Documentary Movie: Idol about?
"Idols" have become a representative part of Japanese culture. This film is a documentary that delves into the undiscovered "underside of idols". SKE48 was established in July 2008 in Sakae, Nagoya, as the first group of AKB48's national expansion. SKE48 was the forerunner of the 48 Project, which later expanded nationwide and then worldwide. The group is full of girls who are trying to make their dreams as idols come true. The film portrays in graphic detail the emotions of these girls who have foregone an ordinary girl's life to choose the profession of an "idol".
Who directed Documentary Movie: Idol?
Documentary Movie: Idol was directed by Takenaka Yusuke, Masahiko Suzuki.
Who stars in Documentary Movie: Idol?
The principal cast of Documentary Movie: Idol includes Jurina Matsui.
When was Documentary Movie: Idol released and how long is it?
Documentary Movie: Idol was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.