Talking Head (1992)

Director:

Mamoru Oshii

Writer:

Mamoru Oshii

Stars:

Shigeru Chiba, Yoshikazu Fujiki, Keishi Hunt

Cast

Credited cast:
Shigeru Chiba	...	I
Yoshikazu Fujiki	...	Itano (voice)
Keishi Hunt	...	Ito (voice)
Mako Hyôdô	...	Costumer (voice)
Shin'ichi Ishihara	...	Kawai (voice)
Tomoko Ishimura	...	Tamiko
Hisayoshi Izaki	...	Kitakubo (voice)
Toshihiko Kameyama	...	Producer (voice)
Hiroko Kaneko	...	Secretary (voice)
Masaya Katô	...	Yamashita (voice)
Kujira	...	Tsuya (voice)
Takashi Matsuyama	...	Tahara (voice)
Eri Mayama	...	Aya (voice)
Zenchû Mitsui	...	Hanta (voice)
Shô Nobushi	...	Unoyama (voice)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

exposed sets | surrealism | film within a film | film history

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Genres:

Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Bandai Entertainment

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

10 October 1992 (Japan)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bandai Visual Company, General Entertainment Co. Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Voice on PA System: This is a routine work-related announcement. After 2:00 p.m. the central elevator may be used for the transportation of dead bodies only.

User Reviews

A necessary watch for ANYONE studying film

'Talking Head' is a necessary watch for ANYONE studying film, or any other type of art closely related to it, for that matter. This movie has surreal elements and is high on dialogue, and thus it is probably impossible (at least it was for me) to digest everything in one sitting. It is one of those movies that HAVE to be seen at least twice to fully understand it. Quote from a character, Mr. Morita: "It's necessary to see it twice."

A lot of twists and turns can be seen. A lot weirdness can be enjoyed. I especially like scenes in the little van that doesn't move.

Good watch, it definitely could've been a bit shorter though. You can easily lose your attention. You'll definitely miss a few lines. You might even fall asleep. Not all movies can pull off being 2+ hours long. 7*