Pictures at an Election (2008)

“Pictures at an Election” (the title refers to Mussorgsky’s suite “Pictures at an Exhibition” featuring at the beginning of the film) is a 68 min. documentary that covers the campaigns of those candidates who tried to win one of the five seats in Tokyo during the Upper House election in 2007. It shows Japan’s electoral machinery in full steam and focuses on the question of how Japanese candidates try to appeal to voters. The documentary depicts different strategies and techniques, and presents a lively picture of political culture in Japan.

Director: Axel Klein
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 68 min
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Country: Japan
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

japanese politics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pictures at an Election about?
“Pictures at an Election” (the title refers to Mussorgsky’s suite “Pictures at an Exhibition” featuring at the beginning of the film) is a 68 min. documentary that covers the campaigns of those candidates who tried to win one of the five seats in Tokyo during the Upper House election in 2007. It shows Japan’s electoral machinery in full steam and focuses on the question of how Japanese candidates try to appeal to voters. The documentary depicts different strategies and techniques, and presents a lively picture of political culture in Japan.
Who directed Pictures at an Election?
Pictures at an Election was directed by Axel Klein.
Who stars in Pictures at an Election?
Pictures at an Election stars Jack Merluzzi.
How long is Pictures at an Election?
Pictures at an Election has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
What genre is Pictures at an Election?
Pictures at an Election is a Documentary film.
Where was Pictures at an Election produced?
Pictures at an Election was produced in Japan.