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| Forums Index -> The Shiver Shack -> Takashi Miike's HARA-KIRI: DEATH OF A SAMURAI (ICHIMEI) |
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Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:25 am
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The official website for Takashi Miike's 3-D jidaigeki film Ichimei is now online, although at present it's just a home page.
Ichimei is based on the novel Ibun rônin-ki by Yasuhiko Takiguchi. (Masaki Kobayashi's 1962 film Harakiri (Seppuku) was based on the same novel.) It stars Ebizô Ichikawa XI.
Shochiku Co. Ltd. (Shôchiku K.K.) plans to release Ichimei theatrically in Japan in October.
Ichimei official website
News source: The Gomorrahizer (source of Takashi Miike-related news for over half a decade!)
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Sun Apr 17, 2011 2:47 am
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The English-language title of Ichimei is "Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai". Distribution rights for the film are now being offered for sale by HanWay Films Limited.
The screenplay for Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai was written by Kikumi Yamagishi, based on the novel Ibun rônin-ki by Yasuhiko Takiguchi. The film stars Ebizô Ichikawa XI as Hanshirô Tsugumo, Eita as Motome Chijiiwa, Hikari Mitsushima as Miho Tsugumo, and Kôji Yakusho as Kageyu Saitô. It was scored by Ryûichi Sakamoto.
Here's a synopsis for Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai from the production: "Seeking an honorable end, poverty-stricken samurai Hanshiro requests to commit hara-kiri in the courtyard of feudal lord Kageyu's estate. Trying to dismiss Hanshiro's wish to save face, Kageyu recounts the tragic story of a similar plea years ago from young ronin Motome. But the arrogant lord is unaware of vengeful Hanshiro's bond to Motome..."
Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai is set to be screened in competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival, which runs from May 11th to May 22nd.
Those who are interested in Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai may also wish to check out the official website for Hitoshi Matsumoto's Saya-zamurai.
Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai official website
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Saya-zamurai official website (w/ theatrical trailer)
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| Seems like Miike is back to a more frenzied workpace right now, knocking out films left and right once again. And that despite the films obviously being higher profile and bigger budget than in his early days. |
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The English-language title of Miike's Ai to makoto has been changed from "The Legend of Love & Sincerity" to "For Love's Sake".
Here's a description of For Love's Sake from the production: "Out of Japan's West Side Story, Miike has created a unique form of hardcore love entertainment! ¶ One day, the delinquent Makoto suddenly appears in front of Ai, an innocent A-student from a rich family who attends Aobadai High School. The moment she spots Makoto, she recognizes the scar on his forehead - a scar she had given him by accident at a ski resort during childhood. Assuming that his bad behavior is caused by the scar, Ai feels responsible for his actions and decides to help him pull himself together. Ai secretly arranges for him to transfer to Aobadai, but this 'favor' proves to be an unwelcome one for Makoto. Her kindness is returned only with more bad behavior. ¶ After trouble with the police, Makoto is kicked out of Aobadai and transferred to Hanazono High School, a notorious gang swamp. Makoto easily fights his way through the dangerous gang scene, and is welcomed by Yuki, the queen of Hanazono. Ai brushes aside her parents' objection and transfers to Hanazono, patiently devoting herself trusting that he can change. It makes Yuki realize her feelings for Makoto. Her feeling unreturned, Yuki decides to lure Makoto into battle by taking Ai as a hostage. Can Makoto save her life and win the battle?"
BTW, if you haven't already done so, be sure to watch the four teaser trailers for Hitoshi Takekiyo's anime feature After School Midnighters (Hôkago middonaitâzu)!
YouTube: For Love's Sake special trailer
YouTube: For Love's Sake theatrical trailer
YouTube: For Love's Sake teaser trailer
For Love's Sake official website
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YouTube: After School Midnighters teaser trailer #4
YouTube: After School Midnighters teaser trailer #3
YouTube: After School Midnighters teaser trailer #2
YouTube: After School Midnighters teaser trailer #1
After School Midnighters official website
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Wed May 23, 2012 12:36 am
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Filmoria:
For Love's Sake review
http://www.filmoria.co.uk/2012/05/cannes-film-festival-2012-ai-to-makoto-for-loves-sake-review/
| Quote: | Using his signature directorial flair, Miike captures a world with neon-soaked nights and magnolia-streamed days - the visual aesthetics of Ai To Makoto are breathtaking in their stark and beautiful contrasts. At times the film feels as urban and dangerous as Audition, whilst at points it's as delicate and hopelessly gorgeous as, say, a live-action Studio Ghibli feature.
But this being Miike means there is no room for compromise or comfort; constantly the film shocks with its lashings of violence, taunts with its manipulative characterisation and chills with its relentlessly surging dark energy. One would say Ai To Makoto is a work of sheer visceral beauty.
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At 134 minutes, Ai To Makoto is not a short sitting, but it's a greatly rewarding, supremely intelligent and undeniably gripping romantic thriller. Plus, it has a surprising amount of laughs along the way and a few musical moments which keep things feeling fresh and unexpected. It's undoubtedly good enough to be competing for the Palme d'Or and it's a real shame it missed the ballot. |
YouTube: For Love's Sake special trailer
YouTube: For Love's Sake theatrical trailer
YouTube: For Love's Sake teaser trailer
For Love's Sake official website |
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