Movie

Rosebud

20139m

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Good to know

Director: James Richards
Release date: 2013-01-01
Runtime: 9m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: Japan

About Rosebud

Rosebud is a 2013 movie, directed by James Richards. It has a runtime of 9 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Rosebud in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The censored images in Rosebud were shot in a library in Tokyo. I came across them by accident while researching there in the spring of 2012. The books, monographs on Mapplethorpe, Tillmans and May Ray, were being imported into Japan from Europe when they were stopped by customs officials. Local law in Japan forbids a library from having books with any images that might induce arousal in a viewer. So after negotiations with the Director, it was agreed that customs workers would go through the shipment and sandpaper away the genitals from any contested images. The video is focused on the violence of the action of sandpapering – to the point where glossy black printer ink gives way to the scuffed and bruised paper stock underneath. There’s something intense but also futile in these marks. The video is a study of rubbing against and along different surfaces: the meniscus of water over the print, the elderflower rubbed along a boy’s body.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Rosebud in Canada?+

Rosebud is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Rosebud on Netflix?+

Rosebud is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Rosebud?+

Rosebud has a runtime of 9 minutes (9 minutes).

When did Rosebud come out?+

Rosebud is a 2013 movie directed by James Richards.

Who directed Rosebud?+

Rosebud was directed by James Richards.