The pillow book

Author

Peter Greenaway

Call Number

• DVD FOREIGN (CEN)

Languages

In English, Cantonese, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin or French, with English subtitles; closed-captioned.

Performers

Vivian Wu, Ken Ogata, Yoshi Oida, Ewan McGregor, Judy Ongg, Hideko Yoshida.

Publication Information

[New York] : Film Movement, [2015]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (127 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

As a young girl, Nagiko became her father's canvas each year on her birthday, as he'd paint on her face and neck the creation myth in elaborate, elegant calligraphy. As a young woman, she finds pleasure in continuing the practice with a succession of lovers, particularly a bisexual translator who becomes a pawn in an escalating game of revenge on the publisher who once exploited her beloved father's work.

Notes

Title from container.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1996.

Bonus features: Commentary by director Peter Greenaway.