The Unbreakable Frame
Synopsis
In 1979, film scholar Noël Burch strongly criticized the films from the 1950s by Japanese filmmaker Mikio Naruse. He would be stuck in a "western mode of representation", and his work would be "academic" and "over-edited". Maybe even almost like the soap operas on TV! What Burch failed to see is how Naruse transforms a seemingly simple decoupage into his secret form of mise-en-scene, with endless variations and modulations. Let's look at eighteen consecutive shots from Sound of the Mountain (1954)…
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adrian Martin, Cristina Álvarez López
- Original Title
- The Unbreakable Frame
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adrian Martin, Cristina Álvarez López
Department Leadership Roster
Adrian Martin
Director
Cristina Álvarez López
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Unbreakable Frame about?
In 1979, film scholar Noël Burch strongly criticized the films from the 1950s by Japanese filmmaker Mikio Naruse. He would be stuck in a "western mode of representation", and his work would be "academic" and "over-edited". Maybe even almost like the soap operas on TV! What Burch failed to see is how Naruse transforms a seemingly simple decoupage into his secret form of mise-en-scene, with endless variations and modulations. Let's look at eighteen consecutive shots from Sound of the Mountain (1954)…
Who directed The Unbreakable Frame?
The Unbreakable Frame was directed by Adrian Martin, Cristina Álvarez López.
Who stars in The Unbreakable Frame?
The principal cast of The Unbreakable Frame includes Not specified.
When was The Unbreakable Frame released and how long is it?
The Unbreakable Frame was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 4m.