Achilles and the Tortoise

Achilles and the Tortoise (アキレスと亀, Akiresu to Kame) is a 2008 Japanese film written, directed, edited by Takeshi Kitano. The film is the third and final part of Kitano's surrealist autobiographical trilogy, starting with Takeshis' and continuing with Glory to the Filmmaker!. The title Achilles and the Tortoise refers to the motion paradox by Greek philosopher Zeno of Elea, Achilles and the Tortoise. Kitano plays Machisu, who is born into a wealth... More

Initial release date:

  • 2008

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PG (USA)

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  • 1 h 59 min

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Also known as:

  • Akiresu to Kame,
  • アキレスと亀,
  • Achilles and the Tortoise

Film

Directed by

Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano (北野 武, Kitano Takeshi, born January 18, 1947) is a Japanese filmmaker, comedian, singer, actor, film editor, presenter, screenwriter, author, poet, painter, and one-time video game designer who has received critical acclaim, both in his native Japan and abroad, for his highly...

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  • 2008

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  • 1 h 59 min

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