Security Treaty (1959)

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An early experimental film by Toshio Matsumoto. Produced as part of the student riots in Japan at the start of the 1960s, Matsumoto uses collage, archival footage, and impassioned narration to create an expressive, visceral criticism of the US-Japan Security Treaty.

Director: Toshio Matsumoto
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Kazuo Okada
Production: General Council of Trade Unions of Japan
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

propaganda, politics, archival

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What is Security Treaty about?
An early experimental film by Toshio Matsumoto. Produced as part of the student riots in Japan at the start of the 1960s, Matsumoto uses collage, archival footage, and impassioned narration to create an expressive, visceral criticism of the US-Japan Security Treaty.
Who directed Security Treaty?
Security Treaty was directed by Toshio Matsumoto.
How long is Security Treaty?
Security Treaty has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
What genre is Security Treaty?
Security Treaty is a Documentary film.
Where was Security Treaty produced?
Security Treaty was produced in Japan.