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Diary of a Mad Old Man
Directed by Wayne Wang
A seventy year old widow recovers from a stroke in the care of his dysfunctional family. While his body is failing him, his libido still rages on – unwittingly sparked by the attentions of his daughter-in-law, a dancer with a shady past. From TMDB
11 reactions from 1 source (Bluesky) · newest Oct 13, 2026 · last updated Oct 14, 2026 · How this works
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Diary of a Mad Old Man is a 2026 drama film, directed by Wayne Wang, starring Fan Bingbing, Lily Franky and Youki Kudoh.
- 9 people have posted about this film on Bluesky
- posts span Nov 18, 2024 to Oct 13, 2026
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11 of 11 · most liked firstFan Bingbing came to the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of THE DIARY OF A MAD OLD MAN in an Elsa gown that's gorgeous but wildly overworked. Is she IN or OUT? tomandlorenzo.com/2026/09/toro...
neutral · AI labelView post →My #Review of #DiaryOfAMadOldMan seen at #TIFF is now live. This is a tale told by and of an older Japanese man who recently had stroke and now lives w/half his body paralyzed-- & boy does he have a strange sexual journey late in life. #FilmSky #Letterboxd #film www.filmsfatale.com/blog/2026/10...
positive · AI labelView post →Arrested Memory (2026, first watch): 8/10 Rogue Trooper (2026, first watch): 5/10 Diary of a Mad Old Man (2026, first watch): 8/10 Safe Word (2022, first watch): 8/10 Mai-Chan’s Daily Life (2014, first watch): 9/10 Ichi The Killer (2001, rewatch): 10/10
positive · AI labelView post →23. Diary of a Mad Old Man (dir. Wayne Wang)
neutral · AI labelView post →Wayne Wang's Diary of a Mad Old Man intrigues until it doesn't. My review of one of the last world premieres at TIFF theplaylist.net/diary-of-a-m...
neutral · AI labelView post →My #TIFF26 Day Ten Dispatch is out with thoughts on: • Diary of a Mad Old Man • Gail • Trees are Watching www.heyhaveyouseen.com/tiff-2026-da... #heyhaveyouseen #filmsky #moviesky
neutral · AI labelView post →Fan Bingbing on Toronto and Busan Selection 'Diary of a Mad Old Man' and Her International Ambitions: 'Cinema Should Be Able to Cross Borders' Chinese superstar Fan Bingbing stars in Wayne Wang's adaptation of Tanizaki Jun'ichirō's novel, premiering at the Toronto International Film Fe...
neutral · AI labelView post →‘Diary of a Mad Old Man’ Review: Wayne Wang and Fan Bingbing Unintentionally Find the Boredom in Sex and Death A critical look at Wayne Wang's cinematic adaptation of Jun’ichirō Tanizaki’s classic novel, starring Fan Bingbing. Read more: https://leverageonheroesmedia.com/entertainment...
negative · AI labelView post →"Diary of a Mad Old Man" is a novel by Japanese author Junichiro Tanizaki, first published in 1948. The story follows an elderly man's introspective journey as he grapples with old age, societal expectations, and his own sanity. It offers a profound […] [Original post on mstdn.forfun.su]
neutral · AI labelView post →"Diary of a Mad Old Man," written by Junichiro Tanizaki, is a novella that explores themes of senile delusion and the decay of traditional Japanese culture through the eyes of an elderly man suffering from dementia. Published in 1964, it offers a poignant and […] [Original post on mstdn.forfun.su]
neutral · AI labelView post →Thank you! Yes, I think Waley was the only one available to them. In addition to the titles referenced in my website, Sartre read Mishima's After the Banquet on the plane over, and they published a translation of Tanizaki's Diary of a Mad Old Man in Les Temps modernes.
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