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Japón is a mexicain film of genre Drama directed by Carlos Reygadas released in USA on 15 january 2003
Japón (2003)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 15 january 2003
Length 2h10
Directed by Carlos Reygadas
OriginMexique
Genres Drama
Rating68%
Japón (Spanish: Japan) is a 2002 film by the Mexican director Carlos Reygadas. It was Reygadas' debut feature.
Synopsis
The film follows a man going through an acute existential crisis. He leaves Mexico City to go out to the country and prepare for his death, staying with an old Indian widow in her ramshackle home overlooking a desolate canyon. In the vastness of a wild and impressive nature, he confronts the infinite humanity of the widow and oscillates between cruelty and lyricism. His senses become dull, arousing his desires and instincts for sexuality and life.Comments
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