Sitges 2023: Junta Yamaguchi's 'River' - Caught in Another Time Loop

How often have you thought, "if only I had a little more time to deal with this?" It's a common thought for many people, though there's not much we can do about it – no one has the power to stop or slow down time or jump through time. However, this is this power of great cinema! Only in stories can we experiment with manipulating time. River is the latest whimsical time loop creation made by Japanese filmmaker Junta Yamaguchi and screenwriter Makoto Ueda – their highly anticipated follow-up to the cult hit Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes (2020). They're back with another two minute time loop comedy in Japan, this time set at a lovely ryokan near Kyoto. After an ecstatic screening at the 2023 Sitges Film Festival, I'm delighted to report - it's even better than Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes. An instant favorite. Not only have they expanded the two minute time loop concept in a very clever way, they've crafted a story with a more spirited emotional core that allows it grow beyond just "how much fun can we have looping time every two minutes." // Continue Reading ›

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