The Gaze of Satoshi Kons Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress

Catch Millennium Actress in theaters August 13 (subbed) and 19th (all new English dub) For a complete list of theaters, visit Eleven Arts webpage: For tickets, go here: Be sure to stay tuned after the screening for a special commentary with producers Taro Maki and Masao Maruyama, where they reflect on making the film and Satoshi Kon s legacy. Millennium Actress shines as an evocative love letter to Japanese cinema of the 20th Century in its story of a legendary actress recounting her illustrious life and career tied together by her neverending chase for love. In many ways, its a direct followup to Kons previous work, the influential thriller Perfect Bluefrom their film within a film format to the relationship between admirer and idol. Both construct their female leads through various gazes. However, in that sense, the two represent opposite sides of the same coinP