Cast
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Kyoko Koizumi
as Tsugumi
Suzuki Matsuo
as Hyakken
Tsuyoshi Ujiki
as Man
Umenosuke Nakamura
as Monk
Keisuke Horibe
as Soseki
Yuu Kashii
as Mirror child
Koji Yamamoto
as Soseki
Rio Kanno
as Haruka
Mikako Ichikawa
as Masako
Koji Ohkura
as Shotaro
Yoshizumi Ishihara
as Yoshizumi Ishihara
Hiroshi Fujioka
as Soseki
Hiroshi Yamamoto
as
Sadawo Abe
as I
Tamaki Ogawa
as Mother
Crew
Director
- Kon Ichikawa
- Akio Jissoji
- Takashi Shimizu
- Keisuke Toyoshima
- Atsushi Shimizu
- Miwa Nishikawa
- Yoshitaka Amano
- Nobuhiro Yamashita
- Suzuki Matsuo
- Yudai Yamaguchi
Writer
- Suzuki Matsuo
- Shin'ichi Inotsume
- Keisuke Toyoshima
- Junya Kato
- Kenichiro Nagao
- Yudai Yamaguchi
- Miwa Nishikawa
- Teruhiko Kuze
- Takashi Shimizu
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This Fantasy/Horror film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. Ten Nights of Dreams presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.
Director Kon Ichikawa brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2007, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Ten Nights of Dreams took approximately 16 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 111 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 131 minutes long.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 6 months to complete.
- The film contains approximately 1728 individual shots.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
Historical Context
- In 2007, when this film is released:
- Environmental concerns were becoming more mainstream.
- The September 11 attacks changed global security and politics.
- Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
How This Film Stands Out
While Ten Nights of Dreams shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike Bears Discover Fire, which takes a more conventional approach to its subject matter, Ten Nights of Dreams offers a fresh perspective through its innovative visual language and narrative structure.
While films like Hell Squad 2: Fresh Meat and Re-Animator explore similar territory, Ten Nights of Dreams stands apart through its distinctive directorial vision and pacing.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its thoughtful balance of entertainment value and thematic depth, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: January 27, 2007
- Runtime: 1h 51m
