
Five films to get to know the dark and twisted world of Japanese director Takashi Miike
Since the mid-2000s Miike has mostly produced chanbara—sword-fighting films—finding a home for his violent imagery in Japan’s feudal past.

Since the mid-2000s Miike has mostly produced chanbara—sword-fighting films—finding a home for his violent imagery in Japan’s feudal past.

Performances by Takamine are like time capsules, offering insights into changing roles and expectations of women in a rapidly evolving Japan.










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