Millennium Actress Budget
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Synopsis
A movie studio is being torn down. TV interviewer Genya Tachibana has tracked down its most famous star, Chiyoko Fujiwara, who has been a recluse since she left acting some 30 years ago. Tachibana delivers a key to her, and it causes her to reflect on her career; as she's telling the story, Tachibana and his long-suffering cameraman are drawn in. The key was given to her as a teenager by a painter and revolutionary that she helped to escape the police. She becomes an actress because it will make it possible to track him down, and she spends the next several decades acting out that search in various genres and eras.
What is known about the production of Millennium Actress?
"Millennium Actress," a drama released in 2002, was directed by Satoshi Kon and stars Miyoko Shoji, Mami Koyama. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Madhouse produced the film, making it a notable entry in the drama landscape whose financial details remain private.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:
- Production: Millennium Actress is the second film directed by Satoshi Kon and his first original work, after the highly acclaimed Perfect Blue.
What were the major cost factors in Millennium Actress?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Millennium Actress."
- Production: Production is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
Millennium Actress Box Office Performance
"Millennium Actress" earned $262,891 domestically and $37,641 worldwide at the box office.
Awards and Recognition
6 wins & 8 nominations total
- Animation Kobe Theatrical Film Award
Critical Reception
Millennium Actress was favorably received by critics, gaining a 93% "fresh" rating at Rotten Tomatoes. Los Angeles Times critic Kenneth Turan said of the film "as a rumination on the place movies have in our personal and collective subconscious, Millennium Actress fascinatingly goes where films have not often gone before". Kevin M. Williams of the Chicago Tribune gave the movie 4 stars and put his feelings for the film this way: "A piece of cinematic art.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Millennium Actress (2002)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did Millennium Actress (2002) earn at the box office?
Millennium Actress grossed $262,891 domestic, $-225,250 international, totaling $37,641 worldwide.
Was Millennium Actress (2002) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Millennium Actress?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does Millennium Actress's budget compare to similar drama films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did Millennium Actress (2002) 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 Millennium Actress (2002) win?
6 wins & 8 nominations total.
Who directed Millennium Actress and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Satoshi Kon, written by Satoshi Kon, Sadayuki Murai, shot by Hisao Shirai, with music by Susumu Hirasawa, edited by Satoshi Terauchi.
Where was Millennium Actress filmed?
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