A deep and detailed exploration of the beginning of cinema in Japan.
Short Movie Review: Heaven is still far away (2016)
“An enjoyable narrative, offering a pleasing cinematographical composition and truly beautiful and naturally conversations.”
Short movie time: Stay Home Runway [ 4 short films] (2020)
Introduction That the time of social distancing under the covid-19 pandemic can also be an excellent moment to be creative was already underlined by Shinichiro Ueda and his remotely shot One Cut of The Dead mission: Remote (2020). Another director who took it upon herself to unleash her creativity is none other than Kasumi Hiraoka,…
Short Movie Review: One Cut of The Dead mission: Remote (2020)
“A fun, uplifting, and heartwarming narrative that successfully plays with the limitation of social distancing.”
Short Movie Time: She’s Gone (2018)
“With this short narrative, Sara Ogawa proves that she’s an extremely talented director.”
Hot Gimmick: girl meets boy (2019) review
“A powerful evocation of the importance of assuming one’s own subjective position. ”
Inuyashiki (2018) review
“A more satisfying experience than most western super-hero narratives”.
Kasane (2018) review
“A truly pleasing ride that sensibly explores the narcissistic dynamic of the image/ego between the subject and the Other/other.”
It comes (2018) review
“A wonderful exploration of dysfunctional familial bonds and the destructive impact narcissism has on human relations.”
For Rei (2019) review [OAFF 2020]
“A pleasing and moving questioning of fatherhood and the role of love in bringing subjects together.”
On the Edge of Their Seats (2020) [OAFF 2020]
‘One of the most powerful narratives concerning desire to date.’
Kuma Elohim (2018) review
“A captivating exploration of the conflictual tension between sexual desire, love, and plight.”
Roar (2020) review
“A great debut for Katayama.”
Good-bye (2020) [OAFF 2020]
“A subtle but uncompromising exploration of the oedipal problematic”
The Murders of Oiso (2019) review [OAFF 2020]
“Highly original and touching to boot. (…) highly recommended.”
