Love Exposure Budget
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Synopsis
Three emotionally abused people from the fringes of society get locked in a convoluted love triangle. Yuu, a Catholic boy searching for true love ends up taking erotic photographs of women in public until he discovers Yoko, whom he sees as his Virgin Mary. Yoko, an antifamily, misandristic girl finds that her foster mother will be marrying Yuu's father. Koike, an "original sinner", coordinates a plan to convert Yuu's family to her cult. Under her careful direction, their lives come crashing together in one fateful street fight.
What is known about the production of Love Exposure?
"Love Exposure," an action released in 2008, was directed by Sion Sono and stars Takahiro Nishijima, Hikari Mitsushima. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Omega Project produced the film, making it a notable entry in the action landscape whose financial details remain private.
What were the major cost factors in Love Exposure?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Love Exposure."
- Stunts and Visual Effects: Large-scale action sequences, practical stunts, and CGI are among the primary cost drivers in productions like "Love Exposure."
- Above-the-Line Talent: Lead actor and director fees, including Takahiro Nishijima typically represent a significant portion of the overall budget.
- Production Design: Sets, practical locations, and specialized equipment for action films require substantial investment.
Awards and Recognition
17 wins & 3 nominations total
Critical Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Love Exposure holds an approval rating of 91% based on 22 reviews, with an average rating of 7.74/10. The website's critical consensus reads: "An engagingly funny melodrama as well as an ambitious exploration of sexual behavior, Sion Sono's Love Exposure provides nearly four hours of extremely strange and entertaining cinema." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 78 out of 100 based on 11 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Love Exposure (2008)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did Love Exposure (2008) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was Love Exposure (2008) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Love Exposure?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does Love Exposure's budget compare to similar action films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did Love Exposure (2008) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did Love Exposure (2008) win?
17 wins & 3 nominations total.
Who directed Love Exposure and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Sion Sono, written by Sion Sono, shot by Sohei Tanikawa, with music by Tomohide Harada, edited by Junichi Ito.
Where was Love Exposure filmed?
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Love Exposure
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