Tag: Keiko Niitaka

  • EMPEROR TOMATO KETCHUP

    EMPEROR TOMATO KETCHUP

    “Emperor Tomato Ketchup” is a 1971 experimental film directed by Shuji Terayama. It is known for its avant-garde style and surreal narrative, as well as being somewhat controversial for its depiction and actions played by children.  The film is a social commentary that explores themes of power, authority, and rebellion in a dystopian society ruled…

  • THROW AWAY YOUR BOOKS, RALLY IN THE STREETS

    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…