N.P.

N.P.

Director Lisa Spilliaert

1 hr. 0 min. · Belgium, 2020 · Drama · English · Subtitles: Lithuanian · N-16

About the film

Four young people fascinated by the book N.P* meet over the summer in Japan. They all share a connection or history with this collection of autobiographical stories written by the late Sarao Takase. The film uses their complex web of relationships to reflect on how a translation relates to its original, fiction to reality; and on their often incestuous interaction.

*Original book:
BANANA YOSHIMOTO “N.P” (published by Kadokawa Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd. in Japan)
©1990 BANANA YOSHIMOTO / “N.P”


Details

Running time
1 hr. 0 min.
Country, year
Belgium, 2020
Genre
Drama
Language
English
Subtitles
Lithuanian
Age rating
N-16

Credits

Director
Lisa Spilliaert
Screenplay
Lisa Spilliaert
Producers
Escautville
Cinematography
Lisa Spilliaert
Music
ASUNA, Wolf Eyes, Stacks
Cast
Clara Spilliaert, Mikiko Kawamura, Saartje Van de Steene, Hiroshi Miyamura

Festivals and awards

  • 24ºFID International Film Festival - Marseille
Lisa Spilliaert

Director

Lisa Spilliaert

Lisa Spilliaert grew up in Japan and Belgium, and is currently living and working in Gent, where she graduated from KASK. The very personal dialogue between these two cultures is a common thread in her photography and film work. “N.P.” is her feature debut.