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Table Talk

Table Talk

Jan 01, 1998 · 1h 25m

Director

Toru Sanai

Overview

Inspired by British director Mike Leigh's 'Secrets and Lies', the film was shot using a script with "no dialogue, only scene breaks", believing that "just by seeing two people in a situation, you can understand the situation and the feelings of the characters, rather than trying to explain them in a bad way". The actors were given only the events and situations and asked to move freely in the rest of the film. The actors did not try to speak excessively but instead tried to convey the psychology of the moment by performing everyday actions such as eating, washing the bowl, cleaning and sleeping in a restrained tone, and they succeeded well. The fixed-point cameras in several locations inside the house also play a major role in carefully following the small changes that occur in real life.

About Table Talk

What is Table Talk about?

Inspired by British director Mike Leigh's 'Secrets and Lies', the film was shot using a script with "no dialogue, only scene breaks", believing that "just by seeing two people in a situation, you can understand the situation and the feelings of the characters, rather than trying to explain them in a bad way". The actors were given only the events and situations and asked to move freely in the…

When was Table Talk released?

Table Talk was released on January 1, 1998.

How long is Table Talk?

Table Talk runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who directed Table Talk?

Table Talk was directed by Toru Sanai.

Who is in the cast of Table Talk?

The cast of Table Talk includes Ryouichi Nakano, Koji Miyashita, Aoi Suzuki, Yosaku Matsutani and Kon Yumikiko.

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