when a comedian accidentally became a legendary filmmaker
Published April 13, 2025
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Takeshi Kitano started as a TV comedian, but ended up redefining Japanese cinema. This video essay looks at how he went from Beat Takeshi to the director behind cult films like Sonatine, Boiling Point, Violent Cop, Hana-bi, and A Scene at the Sea. Through dry humor, stillness, and sudden violence, Kitano created a film…
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- April 13, 2025
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