Confessions Among Actresses (1971)

  • NR
  • 11/17/1971 (JP)
  • Drama
  • 2h 4m

Overview

In this intricately layered Japanese film, the nature of actresses and what they gain from acting is explored. The lives of three actresses are laid bare, and scenes from their lives are woven in and out of interviews with each of them. Each of them has experienced a traumatic event which contributes to their particular enjoyment of becoming someone else in dramatic roles.

Yoshishige Yoshida

Director, Screenplay

Masahiro Yamada

Screenplay

Cast

Mariko Okada's headshot

Mariko Okada

Kyoko Ichimori
Ruriko Asaoka's headshot

Ruriko Asaoka

Aki Kaido
Ineko Arima's headshot

Ineko Arima

Isaku Makiko
Rentaro Mikuni's headshot

Rentaro Mikuni

Minakawa
Isao Kimura's headshot

Isao Kimura

Director Nose
Miyoko Akaza's headshot

Miyoko Akaza

Kyoko
Kiwako Taichi's headshot

Kiwako Taichi

Rie
Kazuko Inano's headshot

Kazuko Inano

Kiriko Nose

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