Mourning Ice Pop

2009 0h 4m JA

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Synopsis

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While comically depicting the fragility of the end of summer from the perspective of popsicles, this work conveys the smell of the Showa era and the atmosphere of downtown.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kenji Iwaisawa
Writers: Kenji Iwaisawa
Languages: Japanese

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RUNTIME

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Tight 4-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kenji Iwaisawa, shot by Kenji Iwaisawa. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt29943016 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Kenji Iwaisawa directs. Kenji Iwaisawa behind the camera. Kenji Iwaisawa cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in Japanese.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 4-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 17 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Kenji Iwaisawa, shot by Kenji Iwaisawa. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Kenji Iwaisawa shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt29943016 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.