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Big Stone and Small Night (1991): cast, story & where to watch

1991 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1991, Big Stone and Small Night is a notable film directed by Isao Kota, running about 12 minutes.

What it’s about. “I created this film using my favourite motifs and techniques - the surface tension of water, the image of night and time permeating the stone, vertical movement in space, and action cutting to transcend distance. I took my time with it, like bonsai or gardening as a hobby. I repeatedly made and remade it, and there were parts I was still unsure of, but I presented it anyway a year later. That's when the filmmaker Kanai Katsu spotted it. I had an idea based on what he pointed out to me, so I remade that part and the work took its final form. Maybe because I enjoyed making it, I'm fond of this work.” (Isao Kota)

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Big Stone and Small Night has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Stone and Small Night page.

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Where can I watch Big Stone and Small Night (1991)?
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Is Big Stone and Small Night worth watching?
Big Stone and Small Night holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
When was Big Stone and Small Night released?
Big Stone and Small Night was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.