Midori
Midori

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Midori

2006
Movie
8 min
Basque

An entomologist is taking part in a conference in Kioto. One morning he decides to go and visit a temple instead of going to a symposium. It is an ordinary spring day until Midori appears in front of his video camera.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Kôji KawanoGenres: Drama, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

Midori is a young girl living in a seemingly idyllic rural town. However, her life takes a dark turn as she begins to uncover disturbing secrets about her family and the townspeople. As the layers of deception are peeled back, Midori finds herself trapped in a nightmarish reality where innocence is shattered and the line between fantasy and horror blurs.

Critical Reception

Midori is a controversial and polarizing film, often described as a deeply disturbing and unsettling work. While some critics have lauded its atmospheric tension and unflinching exploration of dark themes, others have found its graphic content and narrative to be gratuitous and difficult to endure. Audience reception is similarly divided, with many finding it a profoundly impactful, albeit disturbing, cinematic experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and bold, transgressive themes.

  • Criticized for its graphic content and often bleak narrative.

  • An acquired taste, deeply disturbing yet compelling for some viewers.

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Fun Fact

The film is known for its highly graphic and disturbing imagery, which has led to it being banned or restricted in some regions.

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