Vertigo College
dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa · 1980
Life is a complex interplay of desire and identity, where the pursuit of connection can lead to both fulfillment and disillusionment.
Plot
At the beginning of the film, we are presented with an ordinary story. It is the story of a student organization's internal struggle. The story begins with the protagonist taking a briefcase and the organization taking it back, along with his woman. The man who brings back the bag faces the woman. The room is somehow symmetrical. The room is somehow left-right symmetrical, with a low angle and fixed screen as in the Ozu style.
Why watch
"Vertigo College" captures the quiet turmoil of a student organization's internal struggles, exploring themes of belonging and identity with a contemplative lens. Its symmetrical visual style and Ozu-inspired aesthetics invite viewers into a reflective journey of emotional complexity.