Paprika

    Genre
    Anime, Drama, Fantasy
  • |
    • Runtime
    90 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    R
  • |
    • Release Date
    2006
  • |
    • Countries
    Japan
  • |
    • Languages
    English, Japanese
  • |
DIRECTED BY:
Satoshi Kon
WRITTEN BY:
Yasutaka Tsutsio, Seishi Minakami, Satoshi Kon
CAST INCLUDES:
Akio Ôtsuka, Kôichi Yamadera, Megumi Hayashibara, Hideyuki Tanaka, Katsunosuke Hori

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

Prepare to enter the realm of fantasy and imagination -- where reality and dreams collide in a kaleidoscopic mindscape of sheer visual genius. In this psychedelic animated experience, Satoshi Kon (MILLENNIUM ACTRESS, TOKYO GODFATHERS) creates a magnificent exploration into the human psyche. Starring a stunning vocal performance by Megumi Hayashibara (NEON GENESIS EVANGELION) in the titular role, PAPRIKA is an incredible cinematic experience to behold. Rolling Stone raves, "Fiercely provocative, Paprika shames Hollywood's use of animation as a kiddie pacifier."

SYNOPSIS

The magical tale centers on a revolutionary machine that allows scientists to enter and record a subject’s dream. After being stolen, a fearless detective and brilliant therapist join forces to recover the device – before it falls into the hands of a “dream terrorist” in this gripping anime thriller from acclaimed director Satoshi Kon.

Paprika

    Genre
    Anime, Drama, Fantasy
  • |
    • Runtime
    90 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    R
  • |
    • Release Date
    2006
  • |
    • Countries
    Japan
  • |
    • Languages
    English, Japanese
  • |
DIRECTED BY
Satoshi Kon
WRITTEN BY
Yasutaka Tsutsio, Seishi Minakami, Satoshi Kon
CAST INCLUDES
Akio Ôtsuka, Kôichi Yamadera, Megumi Hayashibara, Hideyuki Tanaka, Katsunosuke Hori
Prepare to enter the realm of fantasy and imagination -- where reality and dreams collide in a kaleidoscopic mindscape of sheer visual genius. In this psychedelic animated experience, Satoshi Kon (MILLENNIUM ACTRESS, TOKYO GODFATHERS) creates a magnificent exploration into the human psyche. Starring a stunning vocal performance by Megumi Hayashibara (NEON GENESIS EVANGELION) in the titular role, PAPRIKA is an incredible cinematic experience to behold. Rolling Stone raves, "Fiercely provocative, Paprika shames Hollywood's use of animation as a kiddie pacifier."

The magical tale centers on a revolutionary machine that allows scientists to enter and record a subject’s dream. After being stolen, a fearless detective and brilliant therapist join forces to recover the device – before it falls into the hands of a “dream terrorist” in this gripping anime thriller from acclaimed director Satoshi Kon.

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