4k restoration for this trailblazing and influential anime
After leaving her pop idol group and starting a new life as an actress, Mima soon finds herself overwhelmed by a wave of provocative offers - including photo shoots and roles in a TV drama - that go against her wishes. But before long, a string of murders begins to unfold, targeting those around her...
Our thoughts
The directorial debut of Satoshi Kon, who went on to make
Paprika, Millennium Actress, and
Tokyo Godfathers. Hailed as the first animated film to feature an authentic psychological suspense story, this film was acclaimed at international film festivals and was released in theatres in Japan in 1998. One of the anime films to launch the medium on the international stage.
★★★★
Strange, stylish and intelligent, this is a rare anime film that delivers on its Eastern promise. Empire
★★★★
A smart, innovative and gut-wrenchingly disturbing film. Total Film
Please Note Film is in Japanese language with English subtitles.
BBFC Insight: sexual violence, strong violence, nudity
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