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UNITED KINGDOM · 1995

The Pillow Book

Peter Greenaway
European Art Cinema calligraphy and body art obsession and fetishism cultural exchange betrayal and revenge queer relationships
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Synopsis

Nagito has a fetish for calligraphy on the human body and meets her ideal soulmate Jerome, an English translator sent to Japan. However, once Nagiko's father's gay publisher rejoins the scene, the story is overtaken by treachery and bloodlust.

Year1995
CountryUnited Kingdom
DirectorPeter Greenaway
MovementEuropean Art Cinema
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