Tag: Japanese
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THROW AWAY YOUR BOOKS, RALLY IN THE STREETS
“Throw Away Your Books, Rally in The Streets” is a groundbreaking Japanese film directed by Shuji Terayama and released in 1971. The film is a surreal and anarchic exploration of youth rebellion, societal disillusionment, and the search for personal freedom. The story follows the protagonist, a young man named ‘Me’ (portrayed by Hideaki Sasaki), who…
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ヘルタースケルター) aka HELTER SKELTER
“Helter Skelter” is a 2012 Japanese psychological thriller directed by Mika Ninagawa. It is based on the manga by the same name, Kyoko Okazaki. The story revolves around Liliko Kinoshita (Erika Sawajiri), a beautiful and successful but deeply troubled model and actress who undergoes extreme cosmetic surgery to maintain her youthful appearance and fame. Liliko…
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SPIRITED AWAY
“Spirited Away” is a captivating and visually stunning animated fantasy film that takes audiences on an enchanting journey into a magical realm. The film follows the extraordinary adventure of a young girl named Chihiro Ogino, who becomes trapped in a mysterious and ethereal world. Chihiro stumbles upon an abandoned amusement park while moving to a…
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HOUSE
“House” is a cult classic horror-comedy film directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi and released in 1977. The movie follows a group of schoolgirls who travel to a countryside house to spend their summer vacation with their eccentric and mysterious aunt. However, as they arrive, strange and supernatural events begin to unfold, and the girls find themselves…
The Other Cinema 