Kokuhakuteki joyûron 1971

In this intricately layered Japanese film, the nature of actresses and what they gain from acting is explored. The lives of three actresses are laid bare, and scenes from their lives are woven in and out of interviews with each of them. Each of them has experienced a traumatic event which contributes to their particular enjoyment of becoming someone else in dramatic roles.

Cast:

Mariko Okada
Kyoko Ichimori 

Ruriko Asaoka
Aki Kaido 

Ineko Arima
Isaku Makiko 

Rentaro Mikuni
Minakawa 

Isao Kimura
Director Nose 

Miyoko Akaza
Kyoko