Pictures at an Election
Pictures at an Election
2008, Japanese. Directed by Axel Klein.
“Pictures at an Election” (the title refers to Mussorgsky’s suite “Pictures at an Exhibition” featuring at the beginning of the film) is a 68 min. documentary that covers the campaigns of those candidates who tried to win one of the five seats in Tokyo during the Upper House election in 2007. It shows Japan’s electoral machinery in full steam and focuses on the question of how Japanese candidates try to appeal to voters. The documentary depicts different strategies and techniques, and presents a lively picture of political culture in Japan.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- 12 August 2008
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Pictures at an Election runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
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Pictures at an Election isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 August 2008. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pictures at an Election?
If you liked Pictures at an Election, try The War Room, Boys State, Seduced and Abandoned.
Who directed Pictures at an Election?
Pictures at an Election (2008) was directed by Axel Klein and stars Jack Merluzzi.