PAPRIKA
Japan
2006
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Introduction
DC Mini, a groundbreaking technology developed by a psychiatric research institute, allows people to share others’ dreams. When the technology is stolen, the researchers begin experiencing strange, disturbing dreams, one after another, gradually losing their grip on reality. To solve the mystery, the beautiful therapist Atsuko Chiba takes on a secret role, transforming into the completely different persona of the dream detective Paprika, with a new appearance and personality. She enters her clients’ dreams to uncover the truth. But within the distorted, chaotic world of dreams, a terrifying trap awaits—one that threatens even Paprika herself.
Ⓒ2006 MADHOUSE / SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT (JAPAN) INC.
Director
Satoshi Kon
Born in Hokkaido in 1963, he graduated from Musashino Art University in Visual Communication Design. He authored the manga “Tropic of the Sea” in 1990 and “World Apartment Horror” in 1991, both published by Kodansha. He transitioned to the animation world and made his feature film debut as a director with “Perfect Blue”. He continued on with acclaimed original films “Millennium Actress” in 2002, “Tokyo Godfathers” in 2003 and the TV series “Paranoia Agent” in 2004. He also released “Paprika” based on a novel by Yasutaka Tsutsui in 2006. His short animation “Ohayo” was aired on NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) in 2007. He passed away from pancreas cancer at the age of 46 on August 24, 2010.