The_Box_Man_(novel)

The Box Man (novel)

The Box Man (novel)

Japanese novel

The Box Man is a novel by Kobo Abe, originally published in Japanese in 1973 as Hako Otoko, based on a man wearing a cardboard box and his observations of the world outside.[1][2][3] It has been made into a eponymous film by Gakuryu Ishii, starring Masatoshi Nagase, which premiered at 74th Berlin International Film Festival on 17 February 2024.[4][5]

References

  1. [1]
    Charyn, Jerome (1974-12-08). "The Box Man". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  2. [2]
    Bradbury, William (2014-04-26). "The Box Man". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  3. [3]
    Self, John (2020-11-17). "The Ruined Map, Secret Rendezvous and The Box Man by Kōbō Abe – review". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  4. [4]
    Shafer, Ellise (2024-01-15). "Kristen Stewart's 'Love Lies Bleeding,' 'Supersex' Netflix Series Added to Berlin Film Festival Special Lineup". Variety. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  5. [5]
    "The Box Man". Berlinale. 11 February 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2024.


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