“And while these alarming narratives might not be able to agitate Japanese politicians, [these narratives] is still a moving warning that everyone should see.”
Category: Indie
Tourism (2018) review
“So while Miyazaki’s talent is evident at various instances in the narrative, he is, due to the aforementioned constraints, not able to exploit his strengths in cinematography and narrative.”
Siblings of the Cape (2018) review [31th TIFF)
‘The narrative dares to confront the spectator with a question that is nothing other than a dilemma. ‘
キャストと監督と話し合い: 天然☆生活 [日本語]
“Yuriko Suzukiは私の妻なので、意見の相違があっても離婚はせずに、納得できるまで粘ります.”
A Crimson Star (2018) review
“Without a doubt one of the most finest examples, if not the best, of subject-driven narratives to come out this year.”
[Short Movie Time] Wakare-uta (2018)
“Atsuko reaffirms, with this atmospheric and touching narrative, her artistic talent.”
Amiko (2017) review [Fantasia Fest]
“A narrative that underlines Yamanaka’s talent and wets our appetite for her future narratives.”
Talks with directors: Yoko Yamanaka.
“It is bad to do things on impulse.”
Being Natural (2018) review (Fantasia Fest)
“The very boldness by which Nagayama decided to let the seemingly nonsensical derail the ordinary struggle of a man has to be applauded.”
Red Line Crossing (2017) review
“This highly effective and thoughtfully composed cocktail of tension and mystery (…) becomes nothing other than one of the most powerful plea’s for more serious attention to mental health in Japanese society.”
