Koji Wakamatsu’s Caterpillar, based on an Edogawa Rampo novel, has been selected in Official Competition at the upcoming 60th Berlinale (11-21 Feb). The synopsis:
During the 2nd Sino-Japanese War, in 1940, Lieutenant Kurokawa returns home as a honoured and decorated soldier… but deprived of his arms and legs lost in the battle in mainland China. All hopes, from the villagemen and women to close family members, turn to Shigeko, the Lieutenant’s wife: she must honour the Emperor and the country in setting an example for all by fulfilling her duty and taking care of the ‘god soldier’…
Some stills are now available, the trailer should surface soon:
By the way, the film is distributed by Blaq Out/Dissidenz, it should hit French theaters later this year (title will be ‘The God Soldier’), and international sales should be made during the festival. More news next month!
(Will they make another Wakamatsu anti-piracy warning for the DVD?)
Via: Official website (english section coming soon?), Berlinale, @BlaqOut
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