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Talking the Pictures

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Overview

Set at a movie theater in a small village around 100 years ago. Silent films are play at the movie theater. A young man aspires to become a benshi, a performer that provides live narration to silent films.

Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details

Who directed Talking the Pictures?

Talking the Pictures was directed by Masayuki Suō.

Where was Talking the Pictures produced?

It was produced by companies including Toei Company, Kinoshita Group, TV Asahi, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), dentsu, The Asahi Shimbun, Altamira Pictures in Japan.

Talking the Pictures Ending Explained & Trivia

The ending of Talking the Pictures wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.

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Production

Toei Company
Toei Company
Kinoshita Group
Kinoshita Group
TV Asahi
TV Asahi
Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)
Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)
dentsu
dentsu
The Asahi Shimbun
The Asahi Shimbun
Altamira Pictures
Altamira Pictures