Millennium Actress
Original Title：千年女優
Languages:
- French: Millennium Actress
- Spanish: Millennium Actress
- English: Millennium Actress
- Russian: Актриса тысячелетия
- Chinese: 千年女优
- Japanese: 千年女優
Millennium Actress is a 2001 Japanese animated film directed by Satoshi Kon and produced by Madhouse. The story unfolds as a documentary, chronicling the life of veteran actress Chiyoko Fujiwara as she revisits her past. As she narrates, reality intertwines with her film roles, blurring the lines between past and present in a surreal, time-spanning journey. Driven by her pursuit of a mysterious painter, Chiyoko embarks on an acting career. Her professional journey becomes inextricably linked with her quest, drawing the audience into her dreamlike world of memories. Renowned for its unique narrative style, exquisite visuals, and profound themes, this masterpiece is considered a classic in animated cinema. The film delves into themes of memory, love, obsession, and the boundaries between reality and illusion, making it a poetic and philosophical animated achievement.