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The Pillow Book

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1995 · 126 min Drama Romance
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

Nagito has a fetish for calligraphy on the human body and meets her ideal soulmate Jerome, an English translator sent to Japan. However, once Nagiko's father's gay publisher rejoins the scene, the story is overtaken by treachery and bloodlust.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1995
Country France, United Kingdom, Netherlands
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Peter Greenaway
Runtime 126 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (183 votes)

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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Peter Greenaway

— MovieFinder Editorial

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