Haruki Murakami: From Underground to 1Q84
Haruki Murakami: From Underground to 1Q84
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The Tokyo subway attack, orchestrated by members of the Aum cult in March 1995, profoundly impacted Haruki Murakami’s life and transformed him as a writer. In the months that followed, he collected testimonies from victims and some members of the Aum sect. His essay Underground was an attempt to explore the deeper causes of the tragedy, beyond the superficial media coverage. This work ultimately inspired one of his most internationally renowned novels: 1Q84 The film takes us on a captivating journey through Murakami’s work.
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projection time:52 min.
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country/year:France /2024
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director:Claire Laborey
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original language of the film:French, Japanese
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pictures:Ivan Kovac, Claire Laborev
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editor:Nathalie Amsellem
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festivals and awards:2025 - Millennium Docs Against Gravity: World Premiere
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