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Commensal

June 10, 2017 0h 43m

Originally released in 2017. Commensal is a documentary film. directed by Véréna Paravel. At just 43 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Issei Sagawa

Synopsis

A two-channel installation utilizing both digital video and 16mm film, Commensal focuses on the controversial figure of Issei Sagawa, who gained notoriety in 1981 when, as a graduate student in Paris, he murdered a fellow student and engaged in acts of cannibalism. After his release from a mental institution, Sagawa returned to Japan, and later appeared in innumerable documentaries and sexploitation films. In contrast to earlier journalistic documentaries on Sagawa, the film suspends moral judgment and explores a realm that eludes classification as either “documentary” or “pure fiction,” to instead chart the ambiguous territory between crime, fantasy, and social realities, between an individual and the economy of his public persona.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 10, 2017 8 years ago
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Runtime 0h 43m 43 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country France + 2 more

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Commensal about?

A two-channel installation utilizing both digital video and 16mm film, Commensal focuses on the controversial figure of Issei Sagawa, who gained notoriety in 1981 when, as a graduate student in Par...

Who directed Commensal?

Commensal was directed by Véréna Paravel.

How long is Commensal?

Commensal has a runtime of 0 hours and 43 minutes (43 minutes total).

When was Commensal released?

Commensal was released on June 10, 2017 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Commensal?

The main cast of Commensal includes Issei Sagawa.