Hitokara ヒトカラ
""Language has created the word 'loneliness' to express the pain of being alone. And it has created the word 'solitude' to express the glory of being alone." - Paul Tillich"
Originally released in 2018. Hitokara ヒトカラ is a feature film. directed by Kyle Faulkner. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A poem about grief and the artificial, a copy of a copy of a copy, a therapeutic slow cinema meditation on solitude and the psychoanalytic and healing aspects of karaoke and all it implies, its emotional mechanics, modern art as endless duplication, the Real within the “false”. A love letter to Japan, channelling Marker and Benning into a spiritual reimagining of a Totoro hunt, a Shinto funeral rite for ghosts caught between worlds, and ideally, an antidote to Matsumoto's Atman. Featuring the Steamroom compositions of Jim O’Rourke.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Przewalski's Horse
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hitokara ヒトカラ about?
A poem about grief and the artificial, a copy of a copy of a copy, a therapeutic slow cinema meditation on solitude and the psychoanalytic and healing aspects of karaoke and all it implies, its emo...
Who directed Hitokara ヒトカラ?
Hitokara ヒトカラ was directed by Kyle Faulkner.
How long is Hitokara ヒトカラ?
Hitokara ヒトカラ has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Hitokara ヒトカラ released?
Hitokara ヒトカラ was released on December 21, 2018 in theaters.