Japan has always been known as a country with a long-standing culture that harmoniously combines the new and the old to create One of the best ways to understand a country’s culture is through movies. Let’s take a look at classic films from post-war works to contemporary stories, all of which truly reflect the ancient culture of the land of the rising sun.
The Garden Of Words (2013)
This is a 46-minute psychological melodrama by directed by Makoto Shinka was released in Japan in 2013. The Garden of Words is set in modern Tokyo and tells the story of the accidental meeting between Takao and Yukino.
Takao is a 15-year-old male student who aspires to become a famous shoemaker. When summer came, on rainy days he always skipped school to go to a special garden. Here, Takao meets Yukino, a 27-year-old woman with difficult personal feelings. The two of them didn’t interact much, but every rainy day they met in that garden without appointment. This meeting was life-changing for both of them. Light and delicate, the film demonstrates anime’s ability to tell compelling and mature stories.
Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989)
Japanese horror film genre has become a worldwide phenomenon world in the late 1990s thanks to the success of The Ring. However, few people know that Tetsuo: The Iron Man, released in 1989, is the first Japanese film of this genre known to international fans.
The film is a mix of horror and science fiction, also known as cyberpunk. Tetsuo: The Iron Man explores the ways in which sex and technology (two dominant themes in culture in Japan) can come together. The film is not suitable for children or families to watch together.
The Hidden Fortress (1958)</ p>
This is a film by Akira Kurosawa, known as the master of Japanese cinema. The Hidden Fortress released in 1958 is also considered the greatest film Japan has ever produced.
The film recounts the story of an exiled princess who goes through an arduous journey to overthrow her enemies to restore her kingdom. The princess and one of her generals were lured by two greedy farmers who agreed to escort them through enemy lines in exchange for gold. These two farmers do not know the true identity of the princess and the general.
Jiro Dreams Of Sushi (2011)< /strong>
Japanese cuisine is always an irresistible attraction for many culture lovers. this country. Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a 2011 culinary documentary directed by David Gelb.
The film tells the story of Ono Jiro, an 85-year-old sushi master and owner of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a Michelin three-star restaurant. Mr. Ono’s relentless pursuit on the path towards culinary perfection has many hardships, but he is still determined to achieve the results.
Tampopo (1985)
This is a comedy Japan’s pinnacle on the topic of cuisine was released in 1985. With his great talent, director Juzo Itami has given viewers the most realistic view of the connection between cuisine and daily life. Japanese people.
Tampopo is a film promoting the traditional noodles of Japan. The main role is Tampopo, a widower who finds solace in his noodle shop and makes it famous.
Tokyo Story (1953)
Tokyo Story is a Japanese film directed by Ozu Yasujiro. First shown in 1953. The film tells the story of an elderly couple who go to Tokyo to visit their children, only to discover that they cannot spend much time caring for them.
The forced smile and deep bow hide resentment and heartache in the story, making the viewer’s eyes tear up and suddenly realize the simple yet humane values. . If you want to see the work of a master craftsman who set the model that later filmmakers in Japan followed, don’t miss the classic film Tokyo Story.
13 Assassins (2011)
Premiere in 201113 Assassins quickly joined the ranks of classic Japanese samurai films. The film is set in the last years of the Edo Dynasty (1603-1868) when the Shogun kept peace in the country for many years. This caused the Samurai to become increasingly weak and gradually lose their former peak fighting ability. Lord Naritsugu’s brutal cruelty made the miserable people hate him. With the support of a longtime official in the court, 13 Samurai fighters planned to assassinate Naritsugu.
Neither colorful, complicated, nor beautiful, boastful martial arts scenes in 13 Assassins takes place very quickly and realistically (due to the characteristics of Japanese swords). However, director Takashi Miike knows how to prolong the assassination scene, making the first battle extremely intense and attractive.
We Are X (2016)
We Are Japanese rock band X Japan and co-founderdrummer-pianist Yoshiki. The film, directed by Stephen Kijak, premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.
The movie fully reveals the joys – anger – love – The band members’ problems range from the deaths of two former members to Yoshiki’s health problems. The film celebrates human perseverance and the power of art to nurture human hope in the most hopeless situations.
Violent Cop (1989)
This is a Japanese movie released in 1989 directed by and starring Takeshi Kitano. It can be said that no list of Japanese films would be complete without the appearance of this talented director.
Most of Kitano’s films talk about death and the atrocities in gangsters – the society in which he deeply immersed himself throughout his childhood. Kitano’s films always make viewers’ hearts pound with horror at the evil, but what remains is the humanity in human relationships.
Battle Royale (2000)
Battle Royale is a Japanese film produced in 2000. Adapted from the novel of the same name by author Koushun Takami. This is also the last film directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
The film is set in a Japanese society with widespread unemployment and crime. There are signs of an increase in adolescents. A class goes on a field trip but they are cursed and taken to a remote island. Here they have three days to fight and destroy each other until only one person remains alive. Only a short time has passed and a series of deaths have come. Can this brutal game be controlled and ended?
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