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Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist

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A subtle portrait of Japanese director Satoshi Kon, with interviews from Japanese, French and American directors who have been inspired by his work.

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Kambole Campbell Little White Lies 08/06/2021
For those who already know Satoshi Kon's work, this is a worthwhile companion piece - strong in organising familiar information while offering fresh perspectives, although it is somewhat vague on the particulars of his artistic process. Go to Full Review Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle 08/06/2021
Documentarian Pascal-Alex Vincent assembles an astonishing document about the complicated threads and fascinations that wove Kon's curtailed filmography together -- even if he can never quite get the same kind of insight into the man himself. Go to Full Review Carlos Ovalle But Why Tho? A Geek Community 01/22/2023
9.5/10
My one complaint is that we don’t get to spend much time on who Satoshi Kon was as a human being. Go to Full Review Carson Timar Clapper 02/12/2022
Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist might be a more basic documentary but is ultimately still worthwhile. Go to Full Review Christopher Cross Tilt Magazine 02/12/2022
4/5
Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist is able to provide is a more nuanced appreciation of the filmmaker and his works. Go to Full Review James Marsh South China Morning Post 11/04/2021
4/5
An intoxicating celebration of an astonishing talent cruelly cut down in his prime, Vincent's film serves as an enthusiastic eulogy for long-time fans, but also as a tantalising eye-opener to the as-yet uninitiated. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Pascal-Alex Vincent

Director

Mamoru Oshii

Director

Megumi Hayashibara

Self

Darren Aronofsky

Self

Jérémy Clapin

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Mamoru Hosoda

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Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist

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Synopsis A subtle portrait of Japanese director Satoshi Kon, with interviews from Japanese, French and American directors who have been inspired by his work.
Director
Pascal-Alex Vincent, Mamoru Oshii
Producer
Rodney Rothman, Kenzô Horikoshi, Taro Maki, Vincent Paul-Boncour
Screenwriter
Pascal-Alex Vincent
Production Co
Genco, Allerton Films
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
1h 22m