The Contestant
Watch TrailerThe incredible true story of a man who lived for 15 months trapped inside a small room, naked, starving and alone... and completely unaware that his life was being broadcast on national TV in Japan, to over 15 million viewers a week.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2023 |
| Country | United Kingdom, United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Clair Titley |
| Runtime | 91 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (55 votes) |
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Director Clair Titley constructs a chilling narrative, relying on shocking archival footage and candid interviews with both the perpetrator and the victim. The film explores the mechanics of exploitation and the societal complicity that allowed it to happen.
What lingers after the credits is a profound discomfort about the price of entertainment and the voyeurism embedded in modern culture. A necessary, unsettling watch. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Clair Titley
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Watch alone, with minimal distractions, to fully absorb its disturbing power.
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