All the Lovers in the Night Review: Yukiko Sode's Sensitive Adaptation of Kawakami's Novel
By
Kate Erbland
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
A review of Yukiko Sode's film adaptation of Mieko Kawakami's novel "All the Lovers in the Night," focusing on Fuyuko, a lonely proofreader whose quiet, nocturnal existence is examined through sensitive direction and 16mm cinematography. The review highlights the film's elusive, atmospheric approach to Kawakami's source material.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledShe likes to walk late at night, when only 'half the world remains.'
The artificial glow from the vehicles and shops of Tokyo's twilight hours shimmer and flicker across her face as she strolls.
Nothing but life happens in Yukiko Sode's elusive adaptation of Mieko Kawakami's bestseller.
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