Tanin no kao

"Tanin no kao" (also known as "The Face of Another") is a 1966 Japanese film directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara and based on Kobo Abe's novel of the same name. The story follows Okuyama, a man who is disfigured in an industrial accident and seeks the assistance of a psychiatrist to create a lifelike mask to conceal his scars. Okuyama's new identity and appearance, on the other hand, led him down a path of deception and psychological turmoil.

"The Face of Another" is a multifaceted and thought-provoking examination of identity, perception, and the human psyche. The visually striking imagery and surrealistic tone of the film create a haunting and unsettling atmosphere that emphasizes its themes of alienation and isolation. It has received critical acclaim for its innovative cinematography, which employs mirrors and reflections to convey the fractured nature of Okuyama's identity, as well as its powerful performances by its lead actors. The film has been hailed as a masterpiece of Japanese cinema and one of the seminal works of the Japanese New Wave movement.

Release date: 15 July 1966
Directed by: Hiroshi Teshigahara
Running time: 121 minutes
IMDb rating: 7.9/10

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