“While it is admirable that Daisuke Ono attempted to craft a narrative around an emotionally unstable subject – an emotionless subject that can turn hysterical in an instant, this project would have fared better if Daisuke Ono would have explored Rara’s subjectivity in a more structured and deeper way.”
Melancholic (2018) review [Camera Japan Festival 2019]
“Tanaka has succeeded in crafting a truly entertaining statement against oppressive control and the importance of finding, on one’s own subjective account, moments of happiness.”
The Fable (2019) review [Camera Japan Festival]
“Kan Eguchi succeeds in composing an action-narrative that, by hitting all the necessary beats, ensures the spectator’s enjoyment.”
Camera Japan Festival: 6 Films to watch.
“Our recommendations for this year’s Camera Japan Festival.”
Red Snow (2019) review [Camera Japan Festival 2019]
“Those (spectators) that give the narrative a chance will become captivated by its moving evocation of the tension between speech and truth.”
Sea (2018) review
“This narrative reveals and displays Takahashi’s talent in cinematographical composing and in evoking natural emotions.”
Life Finds a way (2018) review
“(This) might very well be Watanabe’s best work yet.”
Homecoming (2017) review [Japannual 2018]
“A fine piece of cinematography on the flexibility of subjectivity. “
Our House (2017) review [Japannual 2018]
“One of the most promising debuts of the past couple of years.”
Sidejob (2017) Review [Japannual 2018]
“Excels in bringing the subjective impact such disastrous event can have sensibly and powerfully to the fore.”
