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Wikipedia article




'Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes' is a 2020 science fiction comedy film directed by Junta Yamaguchi in his directorial debut.

Plot



The film begins when caf owner Kato (Kazunari Tosa) discovers his computer's monitor shows what will happen two minutes into the future from the perspective of the television in the caf, which displays what happened two minutes into the past. The computer is brought down to face the television, creating a Droste effect, allowing the characters to see several minutes into the future.

Production



The film was shot over the course of seven days in a Kyoto caf by members of the Europe Kikaku theater troupe. The film, which is edited to appear as if it was shot in one long shot, is an example of 'nagamawashi', a microgenre of mostly-low-budget one-shot Japanese films that have gained popularity after the success of 'One Cut of the Dead' in 2017.

Release and reception



The film premiered at Tollywood, a small Tokyo cinema, to an audience of twelve. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic severely limiting production and release of mainstream films, the film was selected to be screened by major theater chain Toho Cinemas.

The film was praised for its playful energy and industrious low-budget spirit.

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