One cannot question the legacy of Kenji Fukasaku. Although internationally most known for his Yakuza films, he is one of those filmmakers who can not be placed into a particular preferred genre. In this way he is a precursor to modern directors with widely ranged filmography, e.g, Sono and Miike. His 2000 release, a controversial adaptation of an equally controversial novel by Koushun Takami, has become a cult classic and is considered one of his late masterpieces. In multiple later films, literature and most frequently in the gaming industry, “Battle Royale” is a major influence.
In the near future, a devastating recession turns Japan into a turbulent nation. As a large number of adults become unemployed, juvenile delinquency reaches its peak. A frustrated authoritarian government passes the Br Act to curb the youth. Through the act, a random class is taken away to an uninhabited island, where...
In the near future, a devastating recession turns Japan into a turbulent nation. As a large number of adults become unemployed, juvenile delinquency reaches its peak. A frustrated authoritarian government passes the Br Act to curb the youth. Through the act, a random class is taken away to an uninhabited island, where...
- 11/20/2020
- by Raktim Nandi
- AsianMoviePulse
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