Question 1

What was director Hiroshi Teshigahara's dual intention for The Face of Another beyond just personal identity?

Accepted Answer

Director Hiroshi Teshigahara said he intended the film to explore both personal identity and how Japan's cultural identity was affected by World War II and its aftermath.

Question 2

How was The Face of Another received by critics during its initial release compared to modern assessments?

Accepted Answer

During its initial release, the film was generally poorly received by critics in Japan and the United States, but modern film critics now consider it a major example of quality 1960s Japanese cinema.

Question 3

What notable creative trio collaborated on The Face of Another and three other films?

Accepted Answer

This is the third of four film collaborations involving director Hiroshi Teshigahara, author Kôbô Abe, and scorer Tôru Takemitsu, following Pitfall (1962) and Woman in the Dunes (1964).

Question 4

Which American actor living in Japan made a brief appearance in The Face of Another?

Accepted Answer

The film features a brief appearance by Robert Dunham, an American actor living in Japan at the time known for foreigner roles in Toho's science fiction and monster films.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in The Face of Another?

Accepted Answer

A businessman with a disfigured face obtains a lifelike mask from his doctor, but the mask starts altering his personality and causing him to question his identity.

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