Level Five(1997)
Level Five Synopsis
Laura, a French programmer, inherits the task of creating a game about the World War II Battle of Okinawa. Her research and interviews with Japanese experts and witnesses prompt her to reflect on life, humanity, and the lasting influence of history and memories.
Level Five (1997) is a documentary, war and science fiction film directed by Chris Marker, released on February 19, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Catherine Belkhodja, Kenji Tokitsu, Nagisa Ōshima and Junichi Ushiyama. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Marker
- Writers:
- Chris Marker
- Producers:
- Anatole Dauman, Françoise Widhoff
- Cinematographer:
- Yves Angelo
- Composer:
- Chris Marker
- Production:
- Les Films de l'Astrophore, Argos films
- Status:
- Released
Level Five (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Level Five before you stream it.
Level Five Cast & Crew
Main cast
Catherine Belkhodja
as Laura
- Kenji Tokitsu
Kenji Tokitsu
as Self
Nagisa Ōshima
as Self
- Junichi Ushiyama
Junichi Ushiyama
as Self
- Kinjo Shigeaki
Kinjo Shigeaki
as Self
Chris Marker
as Self (voice) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Chris Marker, written by Chris Marker, produced by Anatole Dauman and Françoise Widhoff.
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Level Five Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 32 ratings.
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Level Five – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Level Five online?
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Level Five (1997) is available to stream on OVID, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Level Five?
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The main cast of Level Five (1997) includes Catherine Belkhodja, Kenji Tokitsu, Nagisa Ōshima, Junichi Ushiyama and Kinjo Shigeaki. The film was directed by Chris Marker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Level Five released?
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Level Five was released on February 19, 1997 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Level Five worth watching?
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Level Five (1997) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, war and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Level Five?
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Yes. The official Level Five trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.