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Dir. Takeshi Kitano, 2002; Cert. 12; 1hr 54min; Subtitled
- Friday, August 15, 2003: 1:40 PM, 3:55 PM, 6:10 PM & 8:25 PM
- Saturday, August 16, 2003: 1:40 PM, 3:55 PM, 6:10 PM & 8:25 PM
- Sunday, August 17, 2003: 1:40 PM, 3:55 PM, 6:10 PM & 8:25 PM
- Monday, August 18, 2003: 8:25 PM
- Tuesday, August 19, 2003: 1:40 PM, 3:55 PM & 8:35 PM
- Wednesday, August 20, 2003: 3:55 PM & 8:35 PM
- Thursday, August 21, 2003: 1:40 PM, 3:55 PM & 8:35 PM
A polar opposite to his ‘hard’ films like Sonatine, the visually stunning Dolls is in the more lyrical, introspective line of Kitano films. A performance of a bunraku puppet play opens the film and sets the stylised tone for the trio of love tragedies that follow. Matsumoto jilts his lover to further his career; now the pair roam Japan, joined forever by a red silk rope. An elderly yakuza boss recalls the love he sacrificed for success. Years later, he finds that she remains devoted to him. A young pop star hides away after a disfiguring accident, but her number one fan finds a way to meet her.
For more information about this film, see the Internet Movie Database.
Ticket Prices
Matinees (before 5:00 PM):
- Full: GBP 3.90
- Concessions: GBP 2.80
Evenings (from 5:00 PM):
- Full: GBP 4.90
- Concessions: GBP 3.70
All details taken from the August 2003 Cornerhouse Calendar and may be subject to change. See the Cornerhouse website for full details.