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Takako Matsu (K-20: Legend Of The Mask) plays a middle-school teacher whose four-year-old daughter is found dead. Shattered, she finally returns to her classroom only to become convinced that two of her students were responsible for her daughter's murder. No one believes her, and she may very well be wrong, but she decides, nevertheless, that it's time to take her revenge. What happens next is all-out psychological warfare waged against her students in an attempt to force them into confessing what she knows in her heart to be true: they are guilty and must be punished. Brilliantly building the psychological tension from the film s very start before pulling out all the stops for a devastating and explosive finale, Tetsuya Nakashima (Kamikaze Girls) has produced what is arguably his most mature and impressive work to date. A superb script, excellent performances from a fine cast and a perfectly pitched soundtrack (that includes tracks by Radiohead, acclaimed Japanese experimental rock band, Boris, and this year s Mercury Prize winners, The XX) make Confessions one of the most original and impressive films of the year.70 minute featurette 'Final Confession' by Tetsuya Nakashima
'Real Confessions' by Students
Interview with Tetsuya Nakashima
Theatrical Trailer
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: Japanese ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Anamorphic Widescreen, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Takako Matsu (K-20: Legend Of The Mask) plays a middle-school teacher whose four-year-old daughter is found dead. Shattered, she finally returns to her classroom only to become convinced that two of her students were responsible for her daughter's murder. No one believes her, and she may very well be wrong, but she decides, nevertheless, that it's time to take her revenge. What happens next is all-out psychological warfare waged against her students in an attempt to force them into confessing what she knows in her heart to be true: they are guilty and must be punished. Brilliantly building the psychological tension from the film's very start before pulling out all the stops for a devastating and explosive finale, Tetsuya Nakashima (Kamikaze Girls) has produced what is arguably his most mature and impressive work to date. A superb script, excellent performances from a fine cast and a perfectly pitched soundtrack (that includes tracks by Radiohead, acclaimed Japanese experimental rock band, Boris, and this year's Mercury Prize winners, The XX) make Confessions one of the most original and impressive films of the year. ...Confessions (2010) ( Kokuhaku )
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Seychelles
Format:DVD
Led by an excellent performance from Takako Matsu, the story follows a school teacher who is convinced that her daughter was murdered, and is driven to ensure that the guilty are brought to justice.
The build-up towards the stunning conclusion is chilling, precisely slow but never boring. The film is rather structured as a set of character studies, and paints an extreme image of what human beings are capable of under copious amounts of pressure, regardless of their age. There are striking images in the film to convey emotion where words are unspoken, and while the teacher is resolute in her mission, there seems to be an undercurrent of her longing to return to innocence.
In a summary, this is one frightening and intense film, not to be missed.
The build-up towards the stunning conclusion is chilling, precisely slow but never boring. The film is rather structured as a set of character studies, and paints an extreme image of what human beings are capable of under copious amounts of pressure, regardless of their age. There are striking images in the film to convey emotion where words are unspoken, and while the teacher is resolute in her mission, there seems to be an undercurrent of her longing to return to innocence.
In a summary, this is one frightening and intense film, not to be missed.
41 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Confessions is the type of film that lingers with you long after a viewing. Typical of Japanese cinema it is clever, though provoking, witty, controversial and thoroughly refreshing compared to the typical output of western cinema.
Telling of teacher whose daughter was murdered by her students it follows her ultimate revenge on two students who are too young to face legal justice. Taking matters into her own hands the revenge she inflicts is far sweeter than any prison sentence.
Focusing on different characters and their own mini confessions the people in this film are surprising and original. There is no good and bad and you find you must take sides either with a sorrowful yet hate filled teacher whose daughter was murdered or a disturbed yet lonely school boy who has become a murderer. For me the choice was easy...
Directed by Tetsuya Nakashima, whose other films include Kamikaze girls and Memories of Matsuko , Confessions is a step into a far darker world than any of his previous films. This is not a comedy like the others and it is not filled with ornate sets and vivid colours and costumes. However it is beautifully directed and has a wonderfully haunting soundtrack featuring artists as varied as J Pop girl group sensation AKB48 to little known British indie group The XX. The subtlety of Confessions shows that Nakashima is truly progressing into one of Japan's best directors, he can do the funny flashy stuff and now shows another serious and sensory side to his work.
This has to be one the best Japanese films I have seen in ages (and I've seen a lot!!!) and it's one of the few films where witnessing the destruction of one life brings a happy smile to your face.... justice is served!!!!
Telling of teacher whose daughter was murdered by her students it follows her ultimate revenge on two students who are too young to face legal justice. Taking matters into her own hands the revenge she inflicts is far sweeter than any prison sentence.
Focusing on different characters and their own mini confessions the people in this film are surprising and original. There is no good and bad and you find you must take sides either with a sorrowful yet hate filled teacher whose daughter was murdered or a disturbed yet lonely school boy who has become a murderer. For me the choice was easy...
Directed by Tetsuya Nakashima, whose other films include Kamikaze girls and Memories of Matsuko , Confessions is a step into a far darker world than any of his previous films. This is not a comedy like the others and it is not filled with ornate sets and vivid colours and costumes. However it is beautifully directed and has a wonderfully haunting soundtrack featuring artists as varied as J Pop girl group sensation AKB48 to little known British indie group The XX. The subtlety of Confessions shows that Nakashima is truly progressing into one of Japan's best directors, he can do the funny flashy stuff and now shows another serious and sensory side to his work.
This has to be one the best Japanese films I have seen in ages (and I've seen a lot!!!) and it's one of the few films where witnessing the destruction of one life brings a happy smile to your face.... justice is served!!!!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By T. BROOKES
Format:DVD
This Japanese film is very visual and dramatic. It is deep, arty, over-utilising slow motion, making it unusual but darkly poignant. It looks great, with clever lighting and colouring for effect. The film is too slow paced attempting to add to the emotions, but simply the characters are only surface felt and so much of it is left for the viewer and their perceptions. The complicated plot also gets lost at points so making it all too ambitious and confusing. Genius or trying to hard?
The film is about a teacher, suffering after her daughter has tragically drowned. She is leaving but wants to exact revenge on her class of pupils, as some were involved in her daughters death. There are several flash backs and moments where the lead lady deals with paranoia and dream like sequences. The class also have half of the story, with several pupils losing their control too.
I did enjoy most of the film, although some of it gets lost in subtitled translations, and it has been hailed for its cleverness, but for many its aims will be lost. World Cinema does not appeal to the mass and this arty music video like drama , although excellent in story and theory, leaves much to taste and individual mood. It is rather long, challenging and grim, but it is none the less commendable, individual world cinematography.
The film is about a teacher, suffering after her daughter has tragically drowned. She is leaving but wants to exact revenge on her class of pupils, as some were involved in her daughters death. There are several flash backs and moments where the lead lady deals with paranoia and dream like sequences. The class also have half of the story, with several pupils losing their control too.
I did enjoy most of the film, although some of it gets lost in subtitled translations, and it has been hailed for its cleverness, but for many its aims will be lost. World Cinema does not appeal to the mass and this arty music video like drama , although excellent in story and theory, leaves much to taste and individual mood. It is rather long, challenging and grim, but it is none the less commendable, individual world cinematography.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great film
One to watch for those interested in world cinema. No holding back in this film, no restrictions and I love it for that reason
Published 1 month ago by Jonny robot
4.0 out of 5 stars
Complex Japanese thriller
This award-winning Japanese film from 2010 is a disturbing and complex murder tale, based in a school. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. P. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars
I Have A Confession.........
I saw this film on a late night as I was channel hopping round a mates as insomnia had hit me; and by chance flicked onto film four, had missed most of it; and didn't finish it;... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Napalm_trickster
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing shy of brilliant.
After school teacher Yuko's daughter is killed by two of her students, she returns to the classroom to seek her revenger. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Carl Fenn
3.0 out of 5 stars
revenge fantasy
a revenge fantasy, kinda nasty, emotionally cold, but cleverly edited. an episode in the youth-hating tangent of japanese popular culture. Read more
Published 7 months ago by AK
3.0 out of 5 stars
Modest review from modest reviewer
I'd give this 3.5 stars, but didn't round up to 4 to avoid any misleading to others. However, I'm a strict critic having seen a fair few films, which means my standards and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Quixotic
1.0 out of 5 stars
no it is a mess dont believe the hype
I am a fan of korean and japanese movies, but this is a mess, incomprehensible , boring , you cant follow the plot as it is a mess in all aspects , it isnt scary or interesting i... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jose Juan Garcia
4.0 out of 5 stars
good film
can't say too much or else I'll give the story away, I saw this on film 4 a few weeks ago, really tight,well told storyline and wasn't too complex to follow, even when watching in... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Zinzi Cambran
5.0 out of 5 stars
Is it wrong to enjoy a film about murderous children and the revenge...
Is it wrong to enjoy a film about murderous children and the revenge taken on them? Well, I did. Unlike some reviewers I liked the narration by the individual characters, and the... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Katycat
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing piece of art!
Right from the start it is clearly obvious that this is something very different and special. It is not just a very good film but also a piece of art work that deserves respect... Read more
Published 12 months ago by K. E. Cartwright
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