An Attempt to Describe the Measure of a Man (1978): Cast
An Attempt to Describe the Measure of a Man is a 1978 short film directed by Shūji Terayama, starring Toshihiko Hino and Momo Yaguchi. It runs 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 19 min
- Director
- Shūji Terayama
- Studio
- Tenjo Sajiki
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is An Attempt to Describe the Measure of a Man About?
The premise of An Attempt to Describe the Measure of a Man without spoilers.
Using bluescreen video techniques, Terayama playfully adopts a silent‑film theatricality to construct a series of postmodern vignettes in which layered realities intersect. His protagonist seeks a connection with a nude woman on a screen, and in trying to “free” her he exposes the fragility, deception and mutability of cinema, human existence.
An Attempt to Describe the Measure of a Man Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- female topless nudity
- surrealism
- female nudity
- avant garde short
- experimental short
- independent short
An Attempt to Describe the Measure of a Man Cast
Toshihiko Hino leads the cast, with Momo Yaguchi. Directed by Shūji Terayama.
- Director Shūji Terayama
More from Shūji Terayama
More films directed by Shūji Terayama: Farewell to the Ark, The Lemmings, Fruits of Passion and Private Collections.
An Attempt to Describe the Measure of a Man Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Issunbōshi o kijutsusuru kokoromi” and “Issun bosi wo kijutusuru kokoromi”.
- Also known as
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- Issunbōshi o kijutsusuru kokoromi
- Issun bosi wo kijutusuru kokoromi
- 난쟁이를 기술하려는 시도
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An Attempt to Describe the Measure of a Man FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of An Attempt to Describe the Measure of a Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is An Attempt to Describe the Measure of a Man?
An Attempt to Describe the Measure of a Man runs 19 minutes.
When was An Attempt to Describe the Measure of a Man released?
An Attempt to Describe the Measure of a Man was released on February 2, 1978.
Who directed An Attempt to Describe the Measure of a Man?
An Attempt to Describe the Measure of a Man was directed by Shūji Terayama.
More films by Shūji Terayama Who is in the cast of An Attempt to Describe the Measure of a Man?
An Attempt to Describe the Measure of a Man stars Toshihiko Hino and Momo Yaguchi.
Does An Attempt to Describe the Measure of a Man have a post-credit scene?
No. An Attempt to Describe the Measure of a Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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