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The Pink Line series presents new restorations of notable works from key Asian filmmakers, with a special focus on Japan’s Pinku Eiga tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eAs filmmaker Hisayasu Satô developed his distinctive style, he explored recurring themes of isolation, melancholy, voyeurism, and human connection. 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