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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Confessions Among Actresses 「告白的女優論」 (1971) 予告編 Trailer
The lives of three movie actresses unfold transform and get exposed. Each of them owes their choice of profession to a respective traumatic event. Director: ...
Confessions Among Actresses (1971)
Directed by: Kiju Yoshida.
Kiju Yoshida about Confessions Among Actresses
With English subtitles.
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