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The Contestant is a British documentary film directed by Clair Titley. It tells the story of Tomoaki Hamatsu, better known as Nasubi (なすび, "Eggplant"), as he starred in a 1998 Japanese reality TV show.
May 2, 2024 · The Contestant: Directed by Clair Titley. With Tomoaki Hamatsu, Jason Her, Toshio Tsuchiya, June Yoon. A Japanese reality TV star left naked in a room for more than a year, tasked with filling out magazine sweepstakes to earn food and clothing.
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- Documentary
- Clair Titley
- 2024-05-02
May 2, 2024 · A 1998 TV show in Japan put a young comedian in a studio apartment with no supplies and filmed him for a year. The documentary explores the show's impact on reality TV, live-streaming and parasocial relationships.
A transfixing depiction of abject cruelty, The Contestant raises a series of thought-provoking questions about human behavior, even if it leaves most of them largely unexplored. Read Critics ...
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- Documentary
- Clair Titley
Visit the movie page for 'The Contestant' on Moviefone. Discover the movie's synopsis, cast details and release date. Watch trailers, exclusive interviews, and movie review.
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- Clair Titley
- R
- Misfits Entertainment, MRC
May 1, 2024 · A filmmaker revisits the story of Nasubi, a comedian who was confined to a naked apartment and survived on sweepstakes prizes for 15 months. The show was a hit in Japan and a precursor to modern reality TV, but also a psychological nightmare for Nasubi.
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The Contestant is the incredible true story of a man who lived for 15 months trapped inside a small room, naked, starving and alone... and completely unaware that his life was being broadcast on national TV in Japan, to over 15 million viewers a week.
