Poster of Commensal

Commensal

Plot: A two-channel installation utilizing both digital video and 16mm film, Commensal focuses on the controversial figure of Issei Sagawa, who gained notoriety in 1981 when, as a graduate student in Paris, he murdered a fellow student and engaged in acts of cannibalism. After his release from a mental institution, Sagawa returned to Japan, and later appeared in innumerable documentaries and sexploitation films
Release Date: Saturday, June 10 2017
7 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Issei SagawaIssei Sagawa
Issei Sagawa was
68 in Commensal
Tue, Apr 26 1949 –
Thu, Nov 24 2022

Crew

Portrait of Véréna ParavelVéréna Paravel
Véréna Paravel was
46 in Commensal
as 'Director'
Wed, Apr 21 1971
Portrait of Lucien Castaing-TaylorLucien Castaing-Taylor
Lucien Castaing-Taylor was
51 in Commensal
as 'Director'
Mon, Jan 10 1966