"Perfect Days: Wim Wenders' Unconventional Take on Toilets in Film"
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Wim Wenders' latest film "Perfect Days" features public toilets in Tokyo as a central theme, inspired by the city's architecturally stunning public bathroom buildings. The movie, nominated for an Academy Award, tells the story of a public-toilet cleaner with a mysterious past and showcases the unique design and artistry of the Tokyo Toilet project, originally intended to welcome visitors to the 2020 Olympic Games.
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