The Face of Another (1966)

It’s always lonely being free.

The Face of Another (1966) poster

A businessman with a disfigured face obtains a lifelike mask from his new doctor, but the mask starts altering his personality and causing him to question his identity.

Director: Hiroshi Teshigahara
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction
Runtime: 122 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Toru Takemitsu
Cinematography: Hiroshi Segawa
Editing: Yoshi Sugihara
Production: Teshigahara Productions, Tokyo Eiga
Country: Japan
Language: Deutsch, 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

mask, japan, dual identity, based on novel or book, identity crisis, black and white, japanese new wave, experimental surgery, science experiment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Face of Another about?
A businessman with a disfigured face obtains a lifelike mask from his new doctor, but the mask starts altering his personality and causing him to question his identity.
Who directed The Face of Another?
The Face of Another was directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara.
Who stars in The Face of Another?
The Face of Another stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Mikijiro Hira, Machiko Kyō, Kyôko Kishida, Eiji Okada, Miki Irie.
How long is The Face of Another?
The Face of Another has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
What genre is The Face of Another?
The Face of Another is a Drama, Science Fiction film.
Where was The Face of Another produced?
The Face of Another was produced in Japan.