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  1. 06-21-2019, 02:57 PM #4
    Chris Knipp
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    The 2019 NYAFF Filmleaf Festival Coverage reviews begin with:

    SAMURAI MARATHON (Bernard Rose 2018)

    A Japanese samurai movie directed by a Brit known for horror and Russian-themed films is based on a fanciful story about Japan in the 1850's when Commodore Perry's arrival had disrupted the country's long isolation. An oddball feudal lord stages a marathon to inspire readiness. A spy for the shogun misinterprets this as a rebellion and mayhem ensues. A good cast, beautiful settings, and a score by Philip Glass save this from seeming just chaotic and nutty. NYAFF Opening Night Film.

    Friday, June 28, 7 pm at the Walter Reade Theater, Lincoln Center.

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