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The Unbreakable Frame

January 19, 2022 0h 4m

Released 4 years ago in 2022. The Unbreakable Frame is a feature film. directed by Adrian Martin. At just 4 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

In 1979, film scholar Noël Burch strongly criticized the films from the 1950s by Japanese filmmaker Mikio Naruse. He would be stuck in a "western mode of representation", and his work would be "academic" and "over-edited". Maybe even almost like the soap operas on TV! What Burch failed to see is how Naruse transforms a seemingly simple decoupage into his secret form of mise-en-scene, with endless variations and modulations. Let's look at eighteen consecutive shots from Sound of the Mountain (1954)…

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 19, 2022 4 years ago
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Runtime 0h 4m 4 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Unbreakable Frame about?

In 1979, film scholar Noël Burch strongly criticized the films from the 1950s by Japanese filmmaker Mikio Naruse. He would be stuck in a "western mode of representation", and his work would be "ac...

Who directed The Unbreakable Frame?

The Unbreakable Frame was directed by Adrian Martin.

How long is The Unbreakable Frame?

The Unbreakable Frame has a runtime of 0 hours and 4 minutes (4 minutes total).

When was The Unbreakable Frame released?

The Unbreakable Frame was released on January 19, 2022 in theaters.