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25 Alternative 2011 TIFF Picks: Shinya Tsukamoto’s Kotoko
Can’t say that I’m an unconditional fan of this cult Japanese filmmaker, but if I had to choose a side-dish of mayhem during the fest I’d go with this number which just like the Testuo film before it, is also en route to Venice. A mentor to several filmmakers, in a way this mimics that of Aronofsky’s Black Swan – female protag is powerless unless performing. Shinya Tsukamoto employees Cocco – a non-actress professional singer for the gig. Should be a bloodcurling highlight outside of the Midnight Madness section.
#14. Kotoko
Director: Shinya Tsukamoto
Cast: Cocco, Shinya Tsukamoto
Distributor: Rights Available
Buzz: Can’t say that I’m an unconditional fan of this cult Japanese filmmaker, but if I had to choose a side-dish of mayhem during the fest I’d go with this number which just like the Testuo film before it, is also en route to Venice. A mentor to several filmmakers, in a way this mimics that of Aronofsky’s Black Swan – female protag is powerless unless performing. Shinya Tsukamoto employees Cocco – a non-actress professional singer for the gig. Should be a bloodcurling highlight outside of the Midnight Madness section.
The Gist: The story of a single mother who suffers from double vision; caring for her baby is a nerve-wrecking task that eventually leads her to a nervous breakdown. She is suspected of being a child abuser when things get out of control and her baby is taken away.
TIFF Schedule: Wednesday September 14 AMC 7 9:15pm
Thursday September 15 Ryerson 3:30pm
Sunday September 18 Scotiabank Theatre 11 9:30pm
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