Japan Japan (2007)

A teenage story of fantasy, desire and wanderlust!

Japan Japan (2007) poster

The film tells the story of Imri, who at 19 goes to live in Tel Aviv, but dreams of moving to Japan. Through his relationships and encounters and in diverse cinematic tools, we are introduced to the young person’s life. An exploration of living in the exotic city of Tel Aviv is presented through a hero who are themselves in the midst of exploring his own choice of an exotic place. A unique correlation is formed between the hero’s misconception of Japan and ours of them. The movie was constructed by both improvised and pre-scripted scenes, as required by the nature of each scene. (Source: Filmmaker Website)

Director: Lior Shamriz
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 65 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Lior Shamriz
Production: Jehuti Films, Spektakulativ
Country: Germany, Israel
Language: Türkçe, עִבְרִית, English
Original Language: he

Themes

Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

migration, teenage boy, gay theme

Trailer

Japan Japan Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Japan Japan about?
The film tells the story of Imri, who at 19 goes to live in Tel Aviv, but dreams of moving to Japan. Through his relationships and encounters and in diverse cinematic tools, we are introduced to the young person’s life. An exploration of living in the exotic city of Tel Aviv is presented through a hero who are themselves in the midst of exploring his own choice of an exotic place. A unique correlation is formed between the hero’s misconception of Japan and ours of them. The movie was constructed by both improvised and pre-scripted scenes, as required by the nature of each scene. (Source: Filmmaker Website)
Who directed Japan Japan?
Japan Japan was directed by Lior Shamriz.
Who stars in Japan Japan?
Japan Japan stars Imri Kahn, Amnon Friedman, Irit Gidron, Naama Yuria, Chloe Griffin, Tal Meiri.
How long is Japan Japan?
Japan Japan has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
What genre is Japan Japan?
Japan Japan is a Drama, Comedy film.
Where was Japan Japan produced?
Japan Japan was produced in Germany, Israel.
What are the themes of Japan Japan?
The themes of Japan Japan include: Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.