Kaleidoscope movie poster

Kaleidoscope

January 1, 1999 1h 21m 5.0/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1999. Kaleidoscope is a documentary film. directed by Naomi Kawase. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Shinya Arimoto, Machiko Ono, and Mika Mifune

Synopsis

A photographer and a filmmaker challenge each other to shoot—one to photograph the other to film—two young actresses, one from Tokyo, the other from the countryside. The photographer seeks naturalism in his compositions, and Kawase observes and comments on his work. The competition between the photographer, the filmmaker, and the actresses creates a charged atmosphere.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1999 27 years ago
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Runtime 1h 21m 81 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Kumie
  • Suncent CinemaWorks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kaleidoscope about?

A photographer and a filmmaker challenge each other to shoot—one to photograph the other to film—two young actresses, one from Tokyo, the other from the countryside. The photographer seeks natu...

Who directed Kaleidoscope?

Kaleidoscope was directed by Naomi Kawase.

How long is Kaleidoscope?

Kaleidoscope has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).

When was Kaleidoscope released?

Kaleidoscope was released on January 1, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Kaleidoscope?

The main cast of Kaleidoscope includes Shinya Arimoto, Machiko Ono, Mika Mifune, Naomi Kawase.