Kamikaze Girls Tetsuya Nakashima [videorecording]=

By:

Tetsuya Nakashima

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: JPN Summary language: ENG Subtitle language: ENG Publication details: Japan and USA ShogakukanDescription: 1 videodisc (ca. x 102 min.) sound, color. 4 3/4 inLOC classification:

PN1997 .k365 2004 BR

Summary: ""Kamikaze Girls" is a vibrant tale that follows the unconventional friendship between two high school girls in rural Japan: Momoko, an eccentric, Lolita fashion-obsessed dreamer, and Ichigo, a rough-and-tumble biker chick. Their unlikely bond forms as they navigate the complexities of adolescence and societal expectations. Momoko, disillusioned with her mundane existence, finds solace in her elaborate fashion fantasies and the flamboyant lifestyle they represent, while Ichigo, with her brash demeanor and rebellious spirit, provides a stark contrast. Together, they embark on a series of misadventures, challenging traditional gender roles and societal norms along the way. Through their escapades, the girls discover the importance of self-expression, acceptance, and the true meaning of friendship, ultimately learning to embrace their individuality in a world that often demands conformity. Set against a backdrop of colorful characters and whimsical settings, "Kamikaze Girls" is a poignant and heartwarming coming-of-age story that celebrates the power of friendship and self-discovery."

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Holdings
Cover image	Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
	CD/DVD-ROM	SILC Learning Support Services DH132-DVD-C: DVD Cabinet C	PN1997 .k365 2004 BR	Available		004057

Awards and Remarks:
- Kamikaze Girls debuted at No. 4 on its opening weekend.
-Kamikaze Girls was awarded Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress, and two other awards at the 26th Yokohama Film Festival.

""Kamikaze Girls" is a vibrant tale that follows the unconventional friendship between two high school girls in rural Japan: Momoko, an eccentric, Lolita fashion-obsessed dreamer, and Ichigo, a rough-and-tumble biker chick. Their unlikely bond forms as they navigate the complexities of adolescence and societal expectations. Momoko, disillusioned with her mundane existence, finds solace in her elaborate fashion fantasies and the flamboyant lifestyle they represent, while Ichigo, with her brash demeanor and rebellious spirit, provides a stark contrast. Together, they embark on a series of misadventures, challenging traditional gender roles and societal norms along the way. Through their escapades, the girls discover the importance of self-expression, acceptance, and the true meaning of friendship, ultimately learning to embrace their individuality in a world that often demands conformity. Set against a backdrop of colorful characters and whimsical settings, "Kamikaze Girls" is a poignant and heartwarming coming-of-age story that celebrates the power of friendship and self-discovery."

Blu-Ray video; DTS 5.1, 2.0, 1.0;1080p; 1.77:1 as 16:9 widescreen.

Movie Audio Language: Japanese
Movie Subtitle Language: English

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