Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Life That Burns

2017 1h 47m JA

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★7.7TMDB · 41

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Synopsis

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In the midst of an industrial revolution, the people of Hinomoto fight hordes of undead creatures, known as Kabane, using powerful armored trains. (Compilation film of the second half of the original TV series.)

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Tasuku Hatanaka
Ikoma (voice)
Sayaka Senbongi
Mumei (voice)
Maaya Uchida
Ayame (voice)
Toshiki Masuda
Kurusu (voice)
Kanae Oki
Kajika (voice)
Kensuke Sato
Kibito (voice)
Ryota Osaka
Sukari (voice)
Mariya Ise
Yukina (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tetsuro Araki
Writers: Tetsuro Araki
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tetsuro Araki, shot by Kazuhiro Yamada. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Hiroyuki Sawano. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Aya Hida shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Tasuku Hatanaka and Sayaka Senbongi and Maaya Uchida carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt38069220 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 41 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Tetsuro Araki directs. Kazuhiro Yamada behind the camera. Hiroyuki Sawano scores. Aya Hida cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 9 years ago.
2Part of the "Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Tetsuro Araki, shot by Kazuhiro Yamada. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Hiroyuki Sawano. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Aya Hida shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Tasuku Hatanaka and Sayaka Senbongi and Maaya Uchida carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt38069220 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 41 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 10 themes, including "samurai", "post-apocalyptic future", "steampunk", "compilation".

The technical file

Cinematography: Kazuhiro Yamada
Original score: Hiroyuki Sawano
Editing: Aya Hida
Runtime: 107 min · 1h 47m
Status: Released
Original language: JA
Certification (US): 12
IMDB: Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Life That Burns (2017)

Part of

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Collection

During the Industrial Revolution, mankind is threatened by the sudden emergence of undead monsters called Kabane, who can only be killed by piercing their heart through an iron plate.