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You Are the Film

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Clint Worthington RogerEbert.com Jul 23
We see the delight that comes from engaging in artistic play: even within the four walls of a tiny boutique theater, universes can be created, and lives changed. Go to Full Review Rhythm Zaveri Asian Movie Pulse 12h
"You are the Film" is a strong debut feature from Makoto Ueda and yet another inventive, inspired and often hilarious micro-budget gem from the writer, proving that he is almost as good a director of these kinds of productions as he is a writer. Go to Full Review Maxance Vincent Film Speak 6d
B
While brief, Makoto Ueda crafts a highly playful meta-comedy with You Are the Film and awakens our innate love of cinema as a unifying art form. Go to Full Review Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn 6d
As a directorial debut, You Are the Film might not be a perfect showcase for Ueda, but there is still undeniable promise to be found. Go to Full Review Bee Delores B-Sides & Badlands Jul 26
3/5
Ueda ambitiously ventures into a mind-melting space to explore themes of regret, betrayal, purpose, and time’s ephemerality. Go to Full Review Jared Mobarak The Film Stage Jul 24
Ueda has therefore left the time loop behind to play with the mechanics of the medium itself. Sure, there’s some multiverse theatrics and a meta "repairman." But the real draw is how they each use film language to uncover secrets. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Makoto Ueda

Director

Marika Itô

Actor

Kai Inowaki

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Riko Fujitani

Actor

Shintaro Kanamaru

Actor

Ohshiro Maeda

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Movie Info

Director
Makoto Ueda
Screenwriter
Makoto Ueda
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
1h 8m