Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist (2021)

6.7/10 • 81 min • Documentary

Overview

A subtle portrait of Japanese director Satoshi Kon by the specialist of Japanese cinema Pascal-Alex Vincent and a dive into a rich work. With interviews of the greatest Japanese, French and American directors inspired by his work.

Cast

Mamoru Hosoda

Rodney Rothman

Mamoru Oshii

Megumi Hayashibara

Marc Caro

Jérémy Clapin

Junko Iwao

Masao Maruyama

Self

Darren Aronofsky

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