Theatrical playdates begin with a Sept. 15, 2023 release at Film in Lincoln Center, New York Followed by a North American release Official Selection, Berlinale...
Author - Rouven Linnarz
Ever since I watched Takeshi Kitano's "Hana-Bi" for the first time (and many times after that) I have been a cinephile. While much can be said about the technical aspects of film, coming from a small town in Germany, I cherish the notion of art showing its audience something which one does normally avoid, neglect or is unable to see for many different reasons. Often the stories told in films have helped me understand, discover and connect to something new which is a concept I would like to convey in the way I talk and write about films. Thus, I try to include some info on the background of each film as well as a short analysis (without spoilers, of course), an approach which should reflect the context of a work of art no matter what genre, director or cast. In the end, I hope to pass on my joy of watching film and talking about it.
"You should be like that kaiju. Unafraid."
"Not only is he a natural-born rapper, he is a natural-born outlaw."
After six day, with around 100 features being screened, 100 guests and 60 events surrounding the festival, the 23rd edition of Nippon Connection came to an end...
"What's the delivery?" - "Hopes and dreams."
"To preserve tradition"