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A Man Vanishes

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1967 · 130 min Drama Documentary
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

A Man Vanishes examines the concept of Johatsu, tackling the phenomenon of people missing in Japan over the years. It picks one such person from the list, someone who had seemed to disappear from the face of the earth due to embezzlement from his company, and the filmmakers begin an investigative documentary into the reasons behind and attempt at tracking him down.

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Original Title 人間蒸発
Year 1967
Country Japan
Genre Drama, Documentary
Director Shōhei Imamura
Runtime 130 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (24 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: Shōhei Imamura

— MovieFinder Editorial

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