The Funeral
ザザンボ
Synopsis
Based on a true story, a Japanese boy's suicide is elevated to the status of metaphor for Japan's feudal system and its strict adherence to conformity.
Top Cast
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Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fumiki Watanabe
- Screenplay & Story
- Fumiki Watanabe
- Original Title
- ザザンボ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Marupaso Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fumiki Watanabe
Fumiki Watanabe
Fumiki Watanabe
Fumiki Watanabe
Fumiki Watanabe
Department Leadership Roster
Fumiki Watanabe
Director
Fumiki Watanabe
Writer
Fumiki Watanabe
Director of Photography
Fumiki Watanabe
Producer
Fumiki Watanabe
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Funeral.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Funeral
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Funeral about?
Based on a true story, a Japanese boy's suicide is elevated to the status of metaphor for Japan's feudal system and its strict adherence to conformity.
Who directed The Funeral?
The Funeral was directed by Fumiki Watanabe.
Who stars in The Funeral?
The principal cast of The Funeral includes Makoto Akiyama, Mayumi Morita, Tamami Narita, Shin Ogatsu, Noriyuki Suzuki.
When was The Funeral released and how long is it?
The Funeral was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.