Memories Of Matsuko (2006)

Part of the 3 Recent Japanese films

Director: Tetsuya Nakashima
Certificate: BBFC 15
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Format: DVD
Language: Japanese (English subtitles
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Tetsuya Nakashima’s entertaining and emotionally powerful “fairytale tragedy” about a bored college student who, whilst attempting to piece together the life of his estranged aunt Matsuko (who has recently died in the park), finds himself becoming more and more attached to her.

TRAILER

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5YiO1kSZdQ

Other films in the 3 Recent Japanese films:

02

Film: Confessions (2010)

2 Feb 2012, 7:30 p.m.

The story of a teacher who gets revenge on the pupils she believes are responsible for her daughter’s death. It received a positive response globally, with critics praising the director's style, the acting and other things. It was the Japanese entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards.

16

Film: Love Exposure (2009)

16 Feb 2012, 6 p.m.

An innocent catholic boy becomes king of the perverts and falls for a man-hating schoolgirl who enjoys beating up men for their moronic attitudes and will probably be enraged if she finds out about his pervert status. At the same time a religious cult representative tries to ruin his life.