Crickets (こおろぎ, Kōrogi) is a 2006 Japanese drama film directed by Shinji Aoyama.

Plot

Cast

Production

Crickets was filmed in 1.33:1 aspect ratio.[1]

Release

Crickets debuted in Orizzonti section at the 63rd Venice International Film Festival on September 8, 2006.[2]

Reception

Film Comment named the film as one of "19 Films to Look Out For" in 2007. Japanese film critic Shigehiko Hasumi said, "Crickets can be seen as a bold reply to Sokurov’s The Sun."[3]

References

  1. ^ Weissberg, Jay (September 14, 2006). "Crickets - Film Reviews - Venice". Variety.
  2. ^ Lardieri, Leonardo (September 8, 2006). "VENEZIA 63: "Koorogi" (Crickets), di Aoyama Shinji (Orizzonti)". Sentieri Selvaggi.
  3. ^ Hasumi, Shigehiko (2007). "TERRA INCOGNITA: 19 Films to Look Out For". Film Comment.


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