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30 Jan – 9 Feb 2025

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      The Abyss

      Macoto Tezka

      IFFR 1998

      main programme short

      • 44'
      • Japan
      • 1997
      Narakue means 'Into the Abyss', and it will remind many astonished viewers of the Medieval concept of hell as a set of concentric circles. A young woman climbs into an open grave in the forest and goes down... and down... until there's no further to go. In each level she passes through are people, most of them engaged in bizarre or sinister activities. Beyond that, the film defeats description. Tony Rayns

      Macoto Tezka

      IFFR 1998

      main programme short

      • 44'
      • Japan
      • 1997
      Director
      Macoto Tezka
      Country of production
      Japan
      Year
      1997
      Festival Edition
      IFFR 1998
      Length
      44'
      Medium
      35mm
      Original title
      Narakue
      Language
      Japanese
      Sales
      Image Forum
      Director
      Macoto Tezka
      Country of production
      Japan
      Year
      1997
      Festival Edition
      IFFR 1998
      Length
      44'
      Medium
      35mm
      Original title
      Narakue
      Language
      Japanese
      Sales
      Image Forum

      Programme IFFR 1998

      main programme short

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