Confessions Among Actresses (1971)
Original title: 告白的女優論
Confessions Among Actresses is a 1971 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Yoshishige Yoshida, with a running time of 2h 4m. It stars Mariko Okada, Ruriko Asaoka and Ineko Arima.
In this intricately layered Japanese film, the nature of actresses and what they gain from acting is explored. The lives of three actresses are laid bare, and scenes from their lives are woven in and out of interviews with each of them. Each of them has experienced a traumatic event which contributes to their particular enjoyment of becoming someone else in dramatic roles.
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What is Confessions Among Actresses about?
In this intricately layered Japanese film, the nature of actresses and what they gain from acting is explored. The lives of three actresses are laid bare, and scenes from their lives are woven in and out of interviews with each of them. Each of them has experienced a traumatic event which contributes to their particular enjoyment of becoming someone else in dramatic roles.
When was Confessions Among Actresses released?
Confessions Among Actresses was released on 17 November 1971.
How long is Confessions Among Actresses?
Confessions Among Actresses runs 2h 4m.
Who made Confessions Among Actresses?
Confessions Among Actresses was directed by Yoshishige Yoshida.
Cast
- Mariko Okada as Kyoko Ichimori
- Ruriko Asaoka as Aki Kaido
- Ineko Arima as Isaku Makiko
- Rentaro Mikuni as Minakawa
- Isao Kimura as Director Nose
- Miyoko Akaza as Kyoko
- Kiwako Taichi as Rie
- Kazuko Inano as Kiriko Nose
- Yumeji Tsukioka as Makiko's Mother
- Toshiyuki Hosokawa as Apparent Father
- Toru Minegishi as An Actor
- Yūsuke Kawazu as High School Teacher