Dodesukaden

Dodesukaden (どですかでん) is a film by Akira Kurosawa set in a Japanese rubbish dump in the period immediately following World War II. The film focuses on the fantasy life of its characters, including one who pretends to be a tram by following a set route. The film title refers to the Japanese onomatopeia for the sound made by a tram or train while in motion, "Do-desu-ka-den do-desu-ka-den do-desu-ka-den."

Related Topics:
Akira Kurosawa - Japan - Rubbish dump - World War II - Tram - Onomatopeia

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