Formally radical, narratively unique, and beautifully atmospheric.
Tag - Gakuryu – Sogo Ishii
A delinquent from birth, ‘Dragon Eye Morrison’ has been subjected to electro-shock therapy to help quell his anger. However, the years of shock treatment...
"Accreted patchwork of shallow random balconies, thousands of small windows throwing back blank silver rectangles of fog" [...] “Hak Nam,” he said, beside her"...
A great film, that thrives both in its atmosphere and context, and a great sample of the directorial abilities of Sogo Ishii
A dive into Sogo Ishii's highly influential punk feature.
A unique piece of Japanese cinema that defies traditional narrative beats and genre traps.
25 great modern black and white films from all over Asia
After stealing the contents of a locker, Daikoku discovers he is now in the possession of a hard drive containing birthright information about a segment of the...
The samurai genre is a staple of Japanese cinema. Often compared to the western for its use of mythic protagonists, themes of honour, masculinity, and...