Buddy Matsumae movie poster

Buddy Matsumae

"There is you, there is me, there is the film."

January 1, 1989 3h 0m

Originally released in 1989. Buddy Matsumae is a feature film. directed by Hiroyuki Oki. With a runtime of 3h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Synopsis

The establishment of Hiroyuki Ohki's Matsumae-Kun's film is an inversion of the relationship between reality and image, as opposed to a documentary, in which something is happening in reality and the filmmaker goes there to make images of it, or story film, in which the filmmaker goes there to make images of it because there is something most suitable for embodying his or her ideas. It can be said that this is the case. Herein lies the film's acute problematic nature.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1989 37 years ago
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Runtime 3h 0m 180 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buddy Matsumae about?

The establishment of Hiroyuki Ohki's Matsumae-Kun's film is an inversion of the relationship between reality and image, as opposed to a documentary, in which something is happening in reality and t...

Who directed Buddy Matsumae?

Buddy Matsumae was directed by Hiroyuki Oki.

How long is Buddy Matsumae?

Buddy Matsumae has a runtime of 3 hours and 0 minutes (180 minutes total).

When was Buddy Matsumae released?

Buddy Matsumae was released on January 1, 1989 in theaters.