Japanese director Ryuichi Hiroki’s career spans over many decades as well as genres, from pink film to serious drama. Ever since his feature debut “Seigyaku!” his films have been regularly featured in many international festivals such as Nippon Connection.
We sat down with the director to discuss his film “It’s Boring Here Pick Me Up”, its portrayal of youth and village life as well as his opinion to themes like being young or the meaning of family.
“It’s Boring Here Pick Me Up” is screening at Nippon Connection
As you know, this year’s Nippon Connection features the topic of outsiders and outlaws in Japanese society. Do you consider yourself an outlaw or, more specifically, an outlaw filmmaker?
What do you think?
Well, I would not say outlaw. But you most certainly show characters who are outsiders or who feel as outsiders at least.
That might be true,...
We sat down with the director to discuss his film “It’s Boring Here Pick Me Up”, its portrayal of youth and village life as well as his opinion to themes like being young or the meaning of family.
“It’s Boring Here Pick Me Up” is screening at Nippon Connection
As you know, this year’s Nippon Connection features the topic of outsiders and outlaws in Japanese society. Do you consider yourself an outlaw or, more specifically, an outlaw filmmaker?
What do you think?
Well, I would not say outlaw. But you most certainly show characters who are outsiders or who feel as outsiders at least.
That might be true,...
- 6/4/2019
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
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