The Pillow Book
English • 1995 • 2h 6m
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Synopsis
Nagito has a fetish for calligraphy on the human body and meets her ideal soulmate Jerome, an English translator sent to Japan. However, once Nagiko's father's gay publisher rejoins the scene, the story is overtaken by treachery and bloodlust.
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Crew
DirectorPeter Greenaway
WriterSei Shonagon, Peter Greenaway
CinematographerSacha Vierny
ComposerBrian Eno
EditorChris Wyatt, Peter Greenaway
ProducerKees Kasander