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Level Five (1997)

Name: Level Five
Genre: Documentary, Science Fiction, War
Released: 1997-02-19
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Catherine Belkhodja, Kenji Tokitsu, Nagisa Ōshima, Junichi Ushiyama, Kinjo Shigeaki

Level Five (1997), directed by Chris Marker, starring Catherine Belkhodja and Kenji Tokitsu.

02/19/1997 BR Documentary, Science Fiction and War 1h 50m

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Laura, a French programmer, inherits the task of creating a game about the World War II Battle of Okinawa. Her research and interviews with Japanese experts and witnesses prompt her to reflect on life, humanity, and the lasting influence of history and memories.

Chris MarkerCinematography, Director, Original music, Writer
Gérard de BattistaCinematography
Yves AngeloCinematography
Anatole DaumanProducer

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Level Five is a 1997 French pseudo-documentary or fake documentary film, directed by Chris Marker and starring Catherine Belkhodja.

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Level Five is a 1997 French pseudo-documentary or fake documentary film, directed by Chris Marker and starring Catherine Belkhodja.

Plot

Laura, the widow of a computer programmer, attempts to overcome her grief by completing her late husband's last work, a video game reconstruction of the Battle of Okinawa in which she hopes to simulate an alternative outcome to the historical tragedy. All the while she documents the process, intending to provide the material for a new film by her late husband's friend Chris Marker.

Cast

Catherine Belkhodja as Laura

Chris Marker as himself and narrator

Kenji Tokitsu, martial artist, interviewed as himself

Nagisa Oshima, cineast, interviewed as himself

Ju'nishi Ushiyama as himself

Kinjo Shigeaki as himself

Reception

Keith Uhlich of The A.V. Club named the re-release of Level Five the sixth-best film of 2014, tying it with The Congress.

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It premiered on February 19, 1997, a Wednesday.
It runs 1h50 — a typical feature length.
As of September 21, 2026, it is available in Brazil by subscription on DocAlliance Films.
This film's quiz has 10 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosLes Films de l'Astrophore, Argos films
CountriesFrance
LanguagesFrench, Japanese, English
StatusReleased

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Chris Marker Cinematography
Gérard de Battista Cinematography
Yves Angelo Cinematography
Chris Marker Director
Anatole Dauman Producer
Françoise Widhoff Producer
Chris Marker Original music
Chris Marker Writer

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What is Level Five about?

Level Five: Laura, a French programmer, inherits the task of creating a game about the World War II Battle of Okinawa. Her research and interviews with Japanese experts and witnesses prompt her to reflect on life, humanity, and the lasting influence of history and memories.

Who directed Level Five?

Level Five was directed by Chris Marker in 1997.

Who stars in Level Five?

The cast of Level Five includes Catherine Belkhodja, Kenji Tokitsu, Nagisa Ōshima, Junichi Ushiyama and Kinjo Shigeaki.

How long is Level Five?

Level Five runs for 110 minutes, or 1h50.

Where can I watch Level Five?

Level Five is available on DocAlliance Films. Availability changes often: the list on this page is the most recent we received.