Overview of articles
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Letter from a Yellow Cherry Blossom
Intimate portrait of a dying friend. Not always easy to watch, but a very moving image of approaching death, albeit painful.Published on: -
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Home
The camera as family therapist. Film student Kobayashi made an award-winning portrait of his own dysfunctional family, with e.g. a brother who lockedPublished on: -
Chiri
Intimate video poem of the filmmaker’s foster mother/granny. Perhaps intimate isn’t a strong enough term. A tender type of candidness.Published on: -
A Forest Within a Forest
Guide Nashi leads the viewer through mysterious woods. What sort of creatures live here? Living organisms or robots?Published on: -
Going Home (Part 1-5)
In his first TV series, Kore-eda explores familiar ground: family ties. Advertising exec Ryota continues his sick father’s search for the mysterious KPublished on: -
Lesson of the Evil
Master Miike is not the gentle type. He owes his title of master to films with almost unbearable violence. The news helps him a bit…Published on: -
Soegija
Historic film shows in a special way – special for both countries – the violent divorce between the colonial Netherlands and the new and militant…Published on: -
Odayaka
The tsunami disaster is far away, but the fear it brought is very tangible. Producer and actress Kiki Sugino plays her most gripping role ever…Published on: -
Don’t Dare to Stop Love
Dramatic, experimental film. Shot in Super-8 to make things less realistic. A mother thinks she’s going to die and picks up a young man.Published on:
