N.P (2020)
Based on the 1990 experimental novel by Japanese author Banana Yoshimoto, Lisa Spilliaert’s feature debut N.P is a translation of the text into a "silent" cinematic scenario. Translation itself is at the heart of N.P’s narrative, which details the absurdities of protagonist Kazami’s attempts to translate the short stories of fictional author Sarao Takase-- as well as her sometimes disturbing interactions with the late author’s children. The previous three translators of Takase’s writing committed suicide in mysterious circumstances and Kazami’s encounters with his daughter (and lover) Sui increasingly pull her into a world of darkly chaotic energy.
Director: Lisa Spilliaert
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Clara Spilliaert as Kazami Kano |
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Mikiko Kawamura as Sui Minowa |
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Hiroshi Miyamura as Otohiko Takase |
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Saartje Van de Steene as Saki Takase |
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Mariko Ikeda as Kazami's Mother |
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Kosuke Fujita as Shoji Toda |
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Fumiya Naoe as Professor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Yukiko Tamura | Makeup & Hair |
| Camera | Hiroshi Ashikaga | Camera Operator |
| Directing | Lisa Spilliaert | Director |
| Editing | Lisa Spilliaert | Editor |
| Editing | Inneke Van Waeyenberghe | Editor |
| Writing | Banana Yoshimoto | Novel |