Talking the Pictures

Year: 2019

Runtime: 129 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Masayuki Suō

HistoryComedyDrama

Around a century ago, in a quiet village, a local movie theater shows silent films. A determined young man dreams of becoming a benshi, a traditional performer who provides live narration and commentary to accompany the films. He hopes to master the art of bringing the stories to life for the audience and forging a career in the fading world of silent cinema.

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