Fumiko's Feet (2018)

Other name: 富美子の足, Fumiko no Ashi

Description:

Fumiko's Feet presents a compelling drama rooted in deep obsession, adapted from Tanizaki Junichiro's renowned novel. The film introduces Tsukakoshi, an elderly man whose mistress is the captivating geisha, Fumiko. Tsukakoshi harbors an intense and peculiar fascination with Fumiko's exquisitely beautiful feet, finding them utterly mesmerizing above all else. Driven by this singular fixation, he commissions the artist Unokichi to capture Fumiko's likeness on canvas. His explicit request is for Unokichi to paint Fumiko as a model, specifically emphasizing and immortalizing the very feet that consume Tsukakoshi's every thought. This intriguing narrative explores the depths of unconventional desire and the power of art to fulfill a singular, profound request. As the second installment in the "Tanizaki Tribute" film project, it offers audiences a nuanced exploration of human obsession and artistic interpretation.

Director: Ueda Atsushi [上田篤司]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2018

Genre:Drama; Mature; Romance