The Sion Sono(2016)
園子温という生きもの
The Sion Sono Synopsis
Directed by Arata Oshima, son of rebel filmmaker Nagisa Oshima, who had praised Sono's early work before his passing, this documentary gives insight into the man, the poet, the painter, the scriptwriter, the husband and the boy who will eventually grow up to be the Sion Sono. Lineage, history and the past meeting the present are themes in this film in which Oshima connects the dots in Sono's creative life by taking the camera to the site of his upbringing and following the production of his most recent film The Whispering Star.
The Sion Sono (2016) is a documentary film directed by Arata Oshima, released on May 14, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Sion Sono, Shota Sometani, Fumi Nikaido and Megumi Kagurazaka. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Arata Oshima
- Status:
- Released
The Sion Sono (2016) Trailer
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The Sion Sono Cast & Crew
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Directed by Arata Oshima.
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The Sion Sono Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Sion Sono – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sion Sono online?
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The Sion Sono (2016) is available to stream on wavve and Watcha, and to rent or buy from wavve and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Sion Sono?
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The main cast of The Sion Sono (2016) includes Sion Sono, Shota Sometani, Fumi Nikaido and Megumi Kagurazaka. The film was directed by Arata Oshima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sion Sono released?
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The Sion Sono was released on May 14, 2016 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Sion Sono worth watching?
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The Sion Sono (2016) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Sion Sono?
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