Level Five (1997)

The French computer programmer Laura inherits the task of making a computer game of the Battle of Okinawa in Japan during World War 2. She searches the Internet for information on the ... See full summary »

Director:

Chris Marker

Writer:

Chris Marker

Stars:

Catherine Belkhodja, Kenji Tokitsu, Nagisa Ôshima

Cast

Cast overview:
Catherine Belkhodja	...	Laura
Kenji Tokitsu	...	Himself
Nagisa Ôshima	...	Himself
Ju'nishi Ushiyama	...	Himself
Kinjo Shigeaki	...	Himself

Storyline

The French computer programmer Laura inherits the task of making a computer game of the Battle of Okinawa in Japan during World War 2. She searches the Internet for information on the battle, and interviews Japanese experts and witnesses. The extraordinary circumstances of the Battle of Okinawa lead Laura to reflect deeply on her own life and humanity in general, particularly the influence of history and memories.

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Plot Keywords:

battle of okinawa | computer | japan | computer programmer | japanese | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Romance | War

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French Japanese English

Release Date:

19 February 1997 (France)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Les Films de l'Astrophore, Argos Films, Canal+

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

References Hiroshima, mon amour (1959)

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Soundtracks

"Un jour tu verras"
by Georges Van Parys
Sung by Marcel Mouloudji

User Reviews

A politicaly conscious cyber-love story

If you like your Sci-fi shiny and new then Level 5 will dissapoint - It's computer graphics are executed with a charming clunkiness that affords the story a sturdy grounding in reality.

Many will find the film 'hard going', but it's rare that you will find a film with a sub-plot as potent as the one here, and it's an informative and enriching experience.

Marker has, yet again, made a stunningly intimate and challenging film.