EXIT
Synopsis
This film depicts from the inside the murderous intent of a street thug who attacks a passing pregnant woman. One day, after cutting a maggot to death, the man's previously dormant madness overflows like a dam and floods him with the next carnage. A maggot, a cockroach, a small dog and a pregnant woman. The film uses black-and-white and colour to depict the mental state of the protagonist as he slowly builds up to the murder. In the last scene, the inner world of the man is symbolically expressed, and the urgency with which he searches for an answer is overwhelming. This is a highly accomplished film, both visually and thematically.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takemi Katsuren
- Original Score
- Takeuchi Jun
- Original Title
- EXIT
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takemi Katsuren
Takeuchi Jun
Naohiro Ikemiya
Takemi Katsuren
Department Leadership Roster
Takemi Katsuren
Director
Takemi Katsuren
Producer
Naohiro Ikemiya
Director of Photography
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1989
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What is EXIT about?
This film depicts from the inside the murderous intent of a street thug who attacks a passing pregnant woman. One day, after cutting a maggot to death, the man's previously dormant madness overflows like a dam and floods him with the next carnage. A maggot, a cockroach, a small dog and a pregnant woman. The film uses black-and-white and colour to depict the mental state of the protagonist as he slowly builds up to the murder. In the last scene, the inner world of the man is symbolically expressed, and the urgency with which he searches for an answer is overwhelming. This is a highly accomplished film, both visually and thematically.
Who directed EXIT?
EXIT was directed by Takemi Katsuren.
Who stars in EXIT?
The principal cast of EXIT includes Haruyoshi Oikawa, Fukumi Kuroda, Saburo Teshigahara, Yoshikazu Kotakebayashi.
When was EXIT released and how long is it?
EXIT was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 32m.
Who composed the musical score for EXIT?
The original motion picture soundtrack for EXIT was composed by Takeuchi Jun.