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964 Pinocchio
A memory-wiped and defective cyborg sex slave is tossed onto the streets and taken in by a homeless woman while his corporate creators hunt him down.
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Plot Summary
In a dystopian future, a young man named 964 Pinocchio, who has had his tongue removed and is fitted with a drill for a tongue, is controlled by his 'owner' and forced into violent acts. Suffering from memory loss and emotional distress, he searches for connection and meaning, eventually encountering a young woman who shares a similar fate.
Critical Reception
Shinya Tsukamoto's '964 Pinocchio' is a cult classic known for its extreme, visceral style and disturbing themes. It's often lauded for its unique visual language and unflinching exploration of alienation and societal decay, though its graphic content and experimental nature make it divisive.
What Reviewers Say
Visually striking and intensely disturbing.
An unflinching look at dehumanization and societal breakdown.
Experimental and challenging, not for the faint of heart.
Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to gauge due to limited widespread availability and its niche appeal, but those who appreciate experimental and extreme cinema often praise its raw power and unique vision.
Fun Fact
The film's distinctive visual style and body horror elements are a hallmark of Shinya Tsukamoto's work, particularly in his earlier films like 'Tetsuo: The Iron Man'.
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