Millennium Actress (2001) [DVD9] [2003]

The second film by director Satoshi Kon and screenwriter Sadayuki Murai recalls Perfect Blue, but Millennium Actress is a more complex, subtle, and sophisticated work that evokes the history of Japanese cinema. After nearly 30 years of living in strict seclusion, the aged film star Chioyoko Fujiwara grants an interview to journalist Genya Tachibana. As their conversation begins, Kan intercuts scenes from Chioyoko's films with her memories of pursuing the mysterious artist she met as a young girl. Accompanied by his blasé cameraman, Tashibana finds himself within Chioyoko's memories and films, alternately observing and aiding the woman he adores. Kon's skillful direction and subtle use of color strengthen the intriguing story: Chioyoko's memories are rendered in shades of gray, with hints of muted color highlighting the overall composition. American viewers will find their appreciation of this shimmering, spiral narrative deepens with repeated viewings. (Rated PG: violence, mature themes)











MOVIE:
DIRECTOR: Satoshi Kon
SCREENPLAY: Satoshi Kon, Sadayuki Murai
COUNTRY: Japan
YEAR: 2001

DVDs:
DVD RELEASE: October 28, 2003
STUDIO: Dreamworks Video
MADE IN: USA
SYSTEM: NTSC
SCREEN: 1.78:1 (Anamorphic Widescreen)
COLOR: Color
AUDIO: Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 / Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0
SUBTITLES: English
RUNTIME: 87 minutes

EXTRACTION:
DVD: 1 Full Dual-Layer DVD
FILE EXTENSION: .ISO (Image)
DISC FILE SIZE: 7.9 GBs