A Burning Star
1999, Japanese. Directed by Kenji Onishi.
A Burning Star depicts the physicality of destruction and disappearance through images of the Japanese filmmaker's father who dies and is cremated. Maintaining a solid rhythm and perspective, this film highlights the meaning and importance of "viewing" and "filming" in documentary.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 11 September 1999
- Original title
- 焼星
- Country
- Japan
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How long is A Burning Star?
A Burning Star runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Which OTT platform is A Burning Star on?
A Burning Star isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 September 1999. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Burning Star?
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Who directed A Burning Star?
A Burning Star (1999) was directed by Kenji Onishi.