Japan Synopsis
告白的女優論
In this intricately layered Japanese film, the nature of actresses and what they gain from acting is explored. The lives of three actresses are laid bare, and scenes from their lives are woven in and out of interviews with each of them. Each of them has experienced a traumatic event which contributes to their particular enjoyment of becoming someone else in dramatic roles.
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The 1970–1972 Japan Window
In the crowded 1970-1972 Japan release window, Confessions Among Actresses sits at #46 of 58. The leaderboard below contextualises its neighbours.
The 1970s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1970s in Japan, 197 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Confessions Among Actresses premiered alongside 19 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 19 other Japan films in 1971.
The 364th Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (2,908 films).
Audience Engagement
10 audience reviews — more than 6% of Japan films in our index.
Popularity sits at the 9th percentile among Japan films.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #3,889 of 4,579 Japan films indexed here (15th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -0.9 points below the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Drama productions specifically: #1,707 of 1,933 (top 88%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Gendai Eigasha |
| Runtime | 2h 4m |
| Release Date | November 17, 1971 |
| IMDb | tt0066941 |