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Security Treaty

September 1, 1959 0h 18m

Originally released in 1959. Security Treaty is a documentary film. directed by Toshio Matsumoto. At just 18 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

An early experimental film by Toshio Matsumoto. Produced as part of the student riots in Japan at the start of the 1960s, Matsumoto uses collage, archival footage, and impassioned narration to create an expressive, visceral criticism of the US-Japan Security Treaty.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 1, 1959 66 years ago
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Runtime 0h 18m 18 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • General Council of Trade Unions of Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Security Treaty about?

An early experimental film by Toshio Matsumoto. Produced as part of the student riots in Japan at the start of the 1960s, Matsumoto uses collage, archival footage, and impassioned narration to crea...

Who directed Security Treaty?

Security Treaty was directed by Toshio Matsumoto.

How long is Security Treaty?

Security Treaty has a runtime of 0 hours and 18 minutes (18 minutes total).

When was Security Treaty released?

Security Treaty was released on September 1, 1959 in theaters.