

The Tale of the Floating World
2004-03-21 · 24 min · ★ 6.7
A surrealistic montage set in motion by a tidal wave and incorporating a samurai battle.
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- Directors
- Alain Escalle
- Production companies
- Téva, Mistral Films, Studio AE
- Countries
- Japan, France, United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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