Hatsu Yume (First Dream)
1981, English. Directed by Bill Viola.
With a title referring to Japanese folklore, wherein things done on the first day of a new year are significant, the film - an ardent dream entirely shot in Japan - stands as a spiritual allegory equating light and dark with life and death.
- Runtime
- 0h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bill Viola
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How long is Hatsu Yume (First Dream)?
Hatsu Yume (First Dream) runs 56 minutes (0h 56m).
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Which OTT platform is Hatsu Yume (First Dream) on?
Hatsu Yume (First Dream) isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1981. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hatsu Yume (First Dream)?
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Who directed Hatsu Yume (First Dream)?
Hatsu Yume (First Dream) (1981) was directed by Bill Viola and stars Shinnosuke Misawa.