Level Five

• 6.269 Documentary
• 1997-02-19
• 110 minutes mins

The French computer programmer Laura inherits the task of making a computer game of the Battle of Okinawa in Japan during World War 2. She searches the Internet for information on the battle, and interviews Japanese experts and witnesses. The extraordinary circumstances of the Battle of Okinawa lead Laura to reflect deeply on her own life and humanity in general, particularly the influence of history and memories.

Starring:

Catherine Belkhodja (Laura) Kenji Tokitsu (Self) Nagisa Ōshima (Self) Junichi Ushiyama (Self) Kinjo Shigeaki (Self) Chris Marker (Self (voice) (uncredited))

Director:

Chris Marker

Writer:

Chris Marker