Woman of the Photographs Set to Release in Theatres and on VOD

Woman of the Photographs, is set to release in theaters on February 3rd, 2023, with a VOD release following on February 7th. The film tells the story of Kai, a skilled digital photographer who is afraid of women, and his twisted romance with a model named Kyoko who suffers from body dysmorphia.

Starring Itsuki Otaki, Hideki Nagai, Toki Koinuma, and Toshiaki Inomata, the film explores the dark side of perfectionism and the lengths that people will go to achieve it.

Kyoko, who is obsessed with appearing perfect in her photos, becomes the object of Kai’s fascination. As their relationship develops, Kai becomes determined to save Kyoko from her anguishes, even if it means risking his own life.

The film first came to our attention at Frightfest 2020. It aims to be a thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche and the ways in which our obsessions can consume us. It offers a unique take on the traditional love story and will leave audiences questioning the true meaning of love and sacrifice.

When asked about his approach to the making the film, writer-director Takeshi Kushida said “In Woman of the Photographs, I wanted to express the character’s emotion through sound effects more than dialogue.
“Because I think what the cinematic pleasure is the moments that an audience can feel the same emotion with the characters on screen. And too many dialogues prevent a viewer to soak into the screen.”

He added “It could be said that Woman of the Photographs is a scary film, because it reveals the fragility of one’s self, and it is set in current society. (NO supernatural beings and monsters.)”

Woman of the Photographs is a film that is sure to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression. Its talented cast and unique storyline make it a must-see for anyone who loves thought-provoking cinema.

You can read our full review of Woman of the Photographs here, and read our interview with director Takeshi Kushida here.

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