The Long Darkness

Year: 1972

Runtime: 121 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Kei Kumai

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A study of the bond between two disillusioned youths, rendered in stark black‑and‑white imagery. It moves from the gritty, decaying lumberyards of Tokyo to barren, snow‑covered landscapes of the north, using the contrast to underscore their alienation and connection. The monochrome visuals amplify the melancholy that pervades their interactions.

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