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Japan Cuts : Under the Turquoise Sky / Exclusive Interview with Actor Yuya Yagira and Director KENTARO

@Japan Society Synopsis : An international co-production bringing together a Japanese, Mongolian, French, Australian and Chilean team, Under the Turquoise Sky from director KENTARO follows the spoiled Takeshi (played by Japanese star Yuya Yagira) who is sent out to the Mongolian countryside by his wealthy grandfather (legendary actor and Butoh master Akaji Maro). Together with…

Japan Society Announces Full Lineup for the 16th Annual JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film

JAPAN SOCIETY ANNOUNCES FULL LINEUP FOR THE 16TH ANNUAL JAPAN CUTS: FESTIVAL OF NEW JAPANESE FILM North America’s largest Japanese film festival presents two weeks of contemporary movies from Japan, including opening film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK directed by Takehiko Inoue, centerpiece film UNDER THE TURQUOISE SKY directed by KENTARO, closing film THE THREE SISTERS…

“Gannibal : Exclusive Interview with Actor Yûya Yagira

Synopsis : Police officer Daigo Agawa is posted to a mountain village where a series of alarming events makes him realize that there is something deeply wrong with the village and those who live there. Starring: Yûya Yagira, Sho Kasamatsu, Riho Yoshioka, Mitsuko Baishô, Seiji Rokkaku TV Network :  Hulu Premiere Date : Dec, 28th…

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…