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The Reading Machine · 1977
The Reading Machine (1977) is a film directed by Shūji Terayama, starring Momo Yaguchi, Takeshi Wakamatsu, Keiko Niitaka.
Overview
In this Borgesian satire on knowledge and technology, bibliophilic desire leads to the construction of a pedal-powered reading machine. Resembling a combination of gymnastic contraption, printing press and early cinematic apparatus, the machine’s purpose remains ambiguous. And like this machine, Terayama’s film connects his work in poetry, motion picture and graphic design by weaving together printed and projected, still and moving images.
Cast
Momo Yaguchi, Takeshi Wakamatsu, Keiko Niitaka, Toshihiko Hino
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What is "The Reading Machine" about?
In this Borgesian satire on knowledge and technology, bibliophilic desire leads to the construction of a pedal-powered reading machine. Resembling a combination of gymnastic contraption, printing press and early cinematic apparatus, the machine’s purpose remains ambiguous. And like this machine, Terayama’s film connects his work in poetry, motion picture and graphic design by weaving together printed and projected, still and moving images.
When was "The Reading Machine" released?
The Reading Machine was released in 1977.
Who stars in "The Reading Machine"?
The cast includes Momo Yaguchi, Takeshi Wakamatsu, Keiko Niitaka, Toshihiko Hino.
