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The Pillow Book

7.60

Good

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description The Pillow Book Overview

The Pillow Book is a 1996 art film directed by Peter Greenaway featuring Vivian Wu as Nagiko. It combines contemporary drama with idealized depictions of Chinese and Japanese culture, exploring themes of pleasure and cultural exchange through the use of body painting. The narrative centers around Nagiko’s pursuit of experience and new relationships within distinct settings.

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Country	United Kingdom
Year	1996

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What is The Pillow Book?

The Pillow Book is a 1996 art film directed by Peter Greenaway featuring Vivian Wu as Nagiko. It combines contemporary drama with idealized depictions of Chinese and Japanese culture, exploring themes of pleasure and cultural exchange through the use of body painting. The narrative centers around Nagiko’s pursuit of experience and new relationships within distinct settings.

How good is The Pillow Book?

The Pillow Book scores 7.60/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Romance Movie category.

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