Akio (2013)
Inspired by the Japanese phenomenon of the so-called Hikokomori, (literally: pulling inward), whereby young people choose to flee from the pressure of a society brought into line into the total isolation of their own room. They have lost the ability to distinguish public face and true self. In this way Akio (Japanese: Light) withdraws albeit with a specific goal. He wants to free himself from the pressures of the globalized society, from his own fears, and ultimately from the limitations of his own body as well as concepts like space and time.
Director: Joanna Ashton-Jones
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: December 31, 2013
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Screenplay
Production: Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Joanna Ashton-Jones
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Akio about?
- Inspired by the Japanese phenomenon of the so-called Hikokomori, (literally: pulling inward), whereby young people choose to flee from the pressure of a society brought into line into the total isolation of their own room. They have lost the ability to distinguish public face and true self. In this way Akio (Japanese: Light) withdraws albeit with a specific goal. He wants to free himself from the pressures of the globalized society, from his own fears, and ultimately from the limitations of his own body as well as concepts like space and time.
- Who directed Akio?
- Akio was directed by Joanna Ashton-Jones.
- Who stars in Akio?
- Akio stars Kai Michael Müller.
- How long is Akio?
- Akio has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- Where was Akio produced?
- Akio was produced in Germany.