My Father, Burned (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1994, My Father, Burned is a documentary film directed by Haruka Doi, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. The film was born from discovering a Super 8 film shot by her deceased father during her childhood, and unfurls through a personal archive of images and reminiscences that patch together the life of this complex and reserved individual. In its quest to deconstruct the mundane, private appeal of family memories, Doi calls the film an “anti-home movie,” yet in keeping with the diaristic quality of her previous works, My father, burned paints its portrait of memory akin to a window onto a chamber or interior space, through which ambiguous emotions resonate and resound.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, My Father, Burned sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Father, Burned page.
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- Where can I watch My Father, Burned (1994)?
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- Is My Father, Burned worth watching?
- My Father, Burned holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was My Father, Burned released?
- My Father, Burned was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.