N.P (2020)
Based on the 1990 experimental novel by Japanese author Banana Yoshimoto, Lisa Spilliaert’s feature debut N.P is a translation of the text into a "silent" cinematic scenario. Translation itself is at the heart of N.P’s narrative, which details the absurdities of protagonist Kazami’s attempts to translate the short stories of fictional author Sarao Takase-- as well as her sometimes disturbing interactions with the late author’s children. The previous three translators of Takase’s writing committed suicide in mysterious circumstances and Kazami’s encounters with his daughter (and lover) Sui increasingly pull her into a world of darkly chaotic energy.
Director: Lisa Spilliaert
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: September 17, 2020
Cast
- Clara Spilliaert - Kazami Kano
- Mikiko Kawamura - Sui Minowa
- Hiroshi Miyamura - Otohiko Takase
- Saartje Van de Steene - Saki Takase
- Mariko Ikeda - Kazami's Mother
- Kosuke Fujita - Shoji Toda
- Fumiya Naoe - Professor
Screenplay
- Banana Yoshimoto (Novel)
Editing: Inneke Van Waeyenberghe, Lisa Spilliaert
Production: Escautville
Country: Belgium
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lisa Spilliaert
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is N.P about?
- Based on the 1990 experimental novel by Japanese author Banana Yoshimoto, Lisa Spilliaert’s feature debut N.P is a translation of the text into a "silent" cinematic scenario. Translation itself is at the heart of N.P’s narrative, which details the absurdities of protagonist Kazami’s attempts to translate the short stories of fictional author Sarao Takase-- as well as her sometimes disturbing interactions with the late author’s children. The previous three translators of Takase’s writing committed suicide in mysterious circumstances and Kazami’s encounters with his daughter (and lover) Sui increasingly pull her into a world of darkly chaotic energy.
- Who directed N.P?
- N.P was directed by Lisa Spilliaert.
- Who stars in N.P?
- N.P stars Clara Spilliaert, Mikiko Kawamura, Hiroshi Miyamura, Saartje Van de Steene, Mariko Ikeda, Kosuke Fujita.
- How long is N.P?
- N.P has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- Where was N.P produced?
- N.P was produced in Belgium.