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The Pillow Book 1995

★ 6.4/10 NC-17 DramaRomance Released
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What is The Pillow Book?

The Pillow Book is a film first released in 1995. Catalogued under Drama, Romance.

Type
Film
Year
1995
Status
Released
Runtime
126 minutes
Release date
Sep 1, 1995
Studios
Kasander & Wigman Productions, Alpha Films, Nederlands Fonds voor de Film
Genres
Drama, Romance
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Streaming Intelligence

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80 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.6/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.7/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Drama #Romance

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The Pillow Book is a film first released in 1995. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Kasander & Wigman Productions, Alpha Films, Nederlands Fonds voor de Film. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A woman obsessed with body calligraphy meets her ideal soulmate before treachery overtakes the story.”

Reasons to watch
  • features unique body painting elements
  • combines dark modern drama with cultural themes
Keep in mind
  • the story is overtaken by treachery and bloodlust
  • rated NC-17

Watch it if you are interested in a drama centering on body painting and cultural themes.

This film is rated NC-17 and features dark dramatic elements involving treachery and bloodlust.

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When was the film released?

The film was released in 1995, with a US release date in June 1997.

What is the runtime of the film?

The runtime of the film is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

What genres does the film fall under?

The film falls under the genres of drama and romance.

What is the central focus of the film?

The film centres on body painting and a fetish for calligraphy on the human body.

Who are the main characters mentioned in the synopsis?

The main characters are Nagito, who has a fetish for calligraphy, and her soulmate Jerome, an English translator.

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