Killing the Muse (2023)
Every breath is the muse
A struggling film director at an existential crossroads takes his life, but is reborn as his muse and forced to face the decisions and relationships that inspired his work. In self-reflexive scenes, the character-actors in Killing the Muse explore the art of filmmaking, sexuality, and their personal circumstances. How much does their art reflect their personal lives? Where and what are the boundaries of each? Killing the Muse proves to be intriguing and engrossing, mind-bending, and often funny.
Director: Steven J Martin
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: July 22, 2023
Cast
- Nana Akuzawa - Shizuki/Muse/Steve
- Kozue Ito - Masami/Producer
- Chika Kinoshita - Megumi/Assistant Director
- Naoki Kondo - Makoto/Steve/Assistant
Screenplay
Music: Jennings Smith
Cinematography: Duain Cameron, Shota Uchiyama
Production: Must See Pictures Orgel Theatre
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Steven J Martin
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Killing the Muse about?
- A struggling film director at an existential crossroads takes his life, but is reborn as his muse and forced to face the decisions and relationships that inspired his work. In self-reflexive scenes, the character-actors in Killing the Muse explore the art of filmmaking, sexuality, and their personal circumstances. How much does their art reflect their personal lives? Where and what are the boundaries of each? Killing the Muse proves to be intriguing and engrossing, mind-bending, and often funny.
- Who directed Killing the Muse?
- Killing the Muse was directed by Steven J Martin.
- Who stars in Killing the Muse?
- Killing the Muse stars Nana Akuzawa, Kozue Ito, Chika Kinoshita, Naoki Kondo.
- How long is Killing the Muse?
- Killing the Muse has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Killing the Muse?
- Killing the Muse is a Comedy film.
- Where was Killing the Muse produced?
- Killing the Muse was produced in Japan.