A Burning Star depicts the physicality of destruction and disappearance through images of the Japanese filmmaker's father who dies and is cremated. Maintaining a solid rhythm and perspective, this film highlights the meaning and importance of "viewing" and "filming" in documentary.
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Kenji Onishi Director
United States release September 11, 1999 · Produced in Japan · Original title 焼星
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Original title
焼星
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Japan · April 27, 1996
Premiere · Source: IMDb (Image Forum Festival)
United States · September 11, 1999
Limited theatrical · Anthology Film Archives
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