“While there are many Japanese films to discover at the festival – even for us, we can already provide eight recommendations for this year’s festival.”
Tag: Mika Ninagawa
Diner (2019) review
“A very entertaining narrative dealing with the birth of desire and exploring the importance of assuming a symbolic place from where one can desire and speak.”
No Longer Human (2019) review
“Ninagawa’s representation of the final years of Dazai’s life is an enjoyable experience.”
Kasane (2018) review
“A truly pleasing ride that sensibly explores the narcissistic dynamic of the image/ego between the subject and the Other/other.”
Talks with film-critics: Mark Schilling.
“We decided to sit down with him and interview him about the current state of the Japanese industry, how he became a film-critic, his style of reviewing and more.”
Helter Skelter/ヘルタースケルター (2012) Review
A must-see (that reveals) Mika Ninagawa’s talent to realize her vision in a masterly way.
