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KuronekoOther

by Kaneto Shindo

Who uses, recommends or left Kuroneko, in their own words: each a verbatim quote with a link to where it was said.

3 people

Julio Torres
Salvadoran writer, comedian and actor; wrote for Saturday Night Live, co-created HBO's Los Espookys, created Fantasmas, and wrote, directed and starred in Problemista (2023).
loved

Much like Birth, Kuroneko is a film in which beauty and tragedy hold hands in a very exquisite way.

Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Julio Torres, the entry for Kuroneko.

2026-04-23·criterion.com ↗

Zola Jesus
Nika Roza Danilova, American singer, songwriter and producer who records as Zola Jesus; her albums, from The Spoils (2009) to Arkhon (2022), mix electronic, industrial and classical music.
loved

Not only is Kuroneko such a stunning-looking film, with a hypnagogic feel, the rape-revenge theme is strangely empowering.

Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Zola Jesus, the entry for Kuroneko.

2013-08-06·criterion.com ↗

Guillermo del Toro
Mexican film director of Pan’s Labyrinth, The Shape of Water and Pinocchio.
loved

Onibaba and Kuroneko make a perfect double bill for the second circle of hell.

Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Guillermo del Toro, the entry for Kuroneko.

2010-12-07·criterion.com ↗

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