Millennium Actress: Chiyoko Fujiwara

Millennium Actress tells the story of Chiyoko Fujiwara, an old woman who was once an incredibly popular actress that mysteriously disappeared from the film industry in the 60s. A longtime admirer of hers leads an interview with Chiyoko, as she takes us on an incredible, dreamlike journey through her past, her movies, and her lifelong quest to find the man she loved.

These scenes all come from the early part of Chiyoko's career. The movie was directed by Satoshi Kon, one of my favorite anime directors, known for his surreal style of storytelling in his movies like Paprika and Perfect Blue. Millennium Actress is a more lighthearted story and a beautifully crafted film that deserves a watch.