A Conversation with Carlos Reygadas
Japón • 42m
This conversation between filmmakers Carlos Reygadas and Amat Escalante was recorded for the Criterion Collection in November 2017. They discuss JAPÓN's origins, inspirations, and production
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JAPÓN Deleted Scene
When JAPÓN premiered at the Rotterdam Film Festival in 2002, it featured a different ending, showing the crash that concludes the film, not just its aftermath. The scene is presented here as it appeared in that version.
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Production Diary
Actor Alejandro Ferretis (“the man”) documented the shooting of JAPÓN with a Hi8 camera and edited his memories into the film presented here. The material is the best available in terms of picture and sound quality.
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Adulte
Directed by Carlos Reygadas • 1998 • Mexico
This short film was directed by Carlos Reygadas in 1998, while he was living in Belgium. He used the format to learn the technical aspects of filmmaking. The material presented here is the best available in terms of picture and sound quality.
