Monday, August 24, 2009

The Face of Another

Hiroshi Teshigahara followed his masterpiece "Woman in the Dunes" with this stylish psychological thriller about identity crises of people with disfigured faces. The story of a man who has lost his face in an accident and his refusal of himself in the society who undergoes a controversial treatment with devastating consequences. Teshigahara and writer Kôbô Abe manage again to use cinema to address topics about human nature such as identity and its connection to physical appearance. Along for the ride are cinematographer Hiroshi Segawa and composer Tôru Takemitsu who bring their invaluable contributions to this stunning film. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.

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