Thursday, May 10, 2012

The Mystery of Rampo

Japan

Extremely imaginative treatment of a writer, emulating the style of Edgar Allan Poe, wrestling with the creation of a new story. His ricocheting back and forth between several different versions of reality and the story as he envisions it present us with one of cinema's finest attempts to depict the creative process.

Beautifully photographed, lovely orchestral score, luminously beautiful lead actress, compelling scenario all combine to produce a classic that deserves a wider audience. An overlooked jewel.

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