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NYAFF: Samurai Fury (Muromachi Outsiders) Stands Between Tradition and Contemporary Take of Period Drama
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NYAFF: Samurai Fury (Muromachi Outsiders) Stands Between Tradition and Contemporary Take of Period Drama

Japanese cinema has a long and very important tradition of period drama movies. The legendary Akira Kurosawa was an absolute master in this specific kind of movies, realizing masterpieces like Rashomon (1950), Seven Samurai (1954) and Ran (1985), for which he obtained an Academy Award nomination as best director.  Samurai Fury (Muromachi Outsiders) clearly belongs…

Adriano Ercolani
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Asakusa Kid, Presents Through A Touching Biopic The Importance Of Honouring Your Masters
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Asakusa Kid, Presents Through A Touching Biopic The Importance Of Honouring Your Masters

Gekidan Hitori’s Asakusa Kid is shot in Japan and retraces the life of Takeshi Kitano and his first experiences as a comedian of “Beat.” Considered one of the most important living oriental directors for his peculiar style and the originality of his cinema, this biopic is based on Kitano’s autobiography. Through a series of insightful…

Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi
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