As Cannes Film Festival kicks off, the Paris-based international sales company MK2 Films has revealed it has acquired three films and made substantial investments in new restorations, set against the backdrop of a strong presence at Cannes Classics.
MK2 Films has entered into a collaboration with the Niki Charitable Art Foundation on the global rights (excluding the U.S.) for two films directed by artist Niki de Saint Phalle: “Un Rêve plus long que la nuit” (1976) and “Daddy” (1973). “Un Rêve plus long que la nuit” has been restored in 4K by L’Immagine Ritrovata (Bologna-Paris) under the supervision of Arielle de Saint Phalle and with funding from Dior. It was presented at Il Cinema Ritrovato in Bologna, New York Film Festival and the new Los Angeles Festival of Movies. “Daddy” will soon be available in a restored version. MK2 Films described it as a “unique feminist work by one of...
MK2 Films has entered into a collaboration with the Niki Charitable Art Foundation on the global rights (excluding the U.S.) for two films directed by artist Niki de Saint Phalle: “Un Rêve plus long que la nuit” (1976) and “Daddy” (1973). “Un Rêve plus long que la nuit” has been restored in 4K by L’Immagine Ritrovata (Bologna-Paris) under the supervision of Arielle de Saint Phalle and with funding from Dior. It was presented at Il Cinema Ritrovato in Bologna, New York Film Festival and the new Los Angeles Festival of Movies. “Daddy” will soon be available in a restored version. MK2 Films described it as a “unique feminist work by one of...
- 5/14/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Within Shinji Somai's esteemed cinematic repertoire, revered for masterpieces like “Typhoon Club” (1985) and “Moving” (1993), lies a lesser-known gem awaiting rediscovery: “Luminous Woman” (1987). Previously elusive and commanding exorbitant prices for out-of-print, unsubtitled copies, the film now emerges revitalized. Scheduled for release on May 20, 2024, this renaissance of “Luminous Woman” boasts not only a new 2K remaster sourced from the original negatives but also an array of supplementary features. Audiences now have a rare opportunity to delve into this enigmatic, unconventional surrealist and romantic tale.
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In “Luminous Woman”, Sensaku, a hulking figure portrayed by pro-wrestler Keiji Mutô, embarks on a fervent quest from the rustic landscapes of Hokkaido to the dilapidated outskirts of Tokyo to reunite with his beloved fiancée, Kuriko (Narumi Yasuda). His journey leads him to an unusual nightclub, where he encounters Shiriuchi (Kei Suma), who agrees to provide...
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In “Luminous Woman”, Sensaku, a hulking figure portrayed by pro-wrestler Keiji Mutô, embarks on a fervent quest from the rustic landscapes of Hokkaido to the dilapidated outskirts of Tokyo to reunite with his beloved fiancée, Kuriko (Narumi Yasuda). His journey leads him to an unusual nightclub, where he encounters Shiriuchi (Kei Suma), who agrees to provide...
- 4/16/2024
- by Hugo Hamon
- AsianMoviePulse
In 1985, director Shinji Somai (“Typhoon Club) would make his only entry within Nikkatsu's Roman porno line titled “Love Hotel”. While there are distinct dips in quality in the studio's series, Somai's contribution may be considered one of the best, touching upon a wide array of topics such as toxic relationships and suicide. Japanese critics also thought highly of the movie as it won five awards at the 7th Yokohama Film Festival and also an in-house award at Nikkatsu for Best Film of the Year.
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The story begins with Tetsuro (Minori Terada) whose life has gone downhill due to his huge debts and loaning money from the yakuza. After his office had to be closed down he feels he has hit rock bottom and decides to do something crazy. He checks into a love hotel and books a girl (Noriko Hayami) for the night,...
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The story begins with Tetsuro (Minori Terada) whose life has gone downhill due to his huge debts and loaning money from the yakuza. After his office had to be closed down he feels he has hit rock bottom and decides to do something crazy. He checks into a love hotel and books a girl (Noriko Hayami) for the night,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Tatsuki Fujimoto is undoubtedly one of the most unique and unconventional creators in the manga world. His personality is almost as peculiar as his hugely influential series, Chainsaw Man. This groundbreaking new shonen manga has exploded in popularity, earning recognition as a modern classic.
Its wildly successful anime adaptation in 2022 only boosted Chainsaw Man‘s enormous fanbase even further. What makes Chainsaw Man so unforgettable and impactful is its quirky, one-of-a-kind feel. The series blends surreal comedy, violent dark fantasy in a grim world overrun by evil Devils, and genuinely touching drama that brings readers to tears again and again.
Denji in Chainsaw Man (Credits: Mappa)
The outlandish nature of Chainsaw Man directly reflects Tatsuki Fujimoto’s unconventional personality, making it fascinating to learn about the person behind this modern masterpiece of dark shonen manga.
What Inspired Tatsuki Fujimoto To Fill Chainsaw Man With Demons?
In Chainsaw Man, the villains are complex characters.
Its wildly successful anime adaptation in 2022 only boosted Chainsaw Man‘s enormous fanbase even further. What makes Chainsaw Man so unforgettable and impactful is its quirky, one-of-a-kind feel. The series blends surreal comedy, violent dark fantasy in a grim world overrun by evil Devils, and genuinely touching drama that brings readers to tears again and again.
Denji in Chainsaw Man (Credits: Mappa)
The outlandish nature of Chainsaw Man directly reflects Tatsuki Fujimoto’s unconventional personality, making it fascinating to learn about the person behind this modern masterpiece of dark shonen manga.
What Inspired Tatsuki Fujimoto To Fill Chainsaw Man With Demons?
In Chainsaw Man, the villains are complex characters.
- 4/3/2024
- by Mudassir Kamran
- FandomWire
Although considered by many academics as one of the best Japanese films of the 80s, and having won a number of awards in Japan, including the Grand Prix from the Young Cinema Grand Prize at the 1985 Tokyo Film Festival and Best Director from Three Continents in Nantes, “Typhoon Club” remains a relatively unknown film in the West.
Typhoon Club is screening at San Diego Asian Film Festival
The story revolves around a number of students attending a school at a suburb in Tokyo, and takes place on a five days span, mostly before and after a typhoon hits the place. Rie is the popular girl in the class, and has a rather strange relationship with Mikami, who is the male equivalent of hers. Both, however, hide some psychological issues, with Rie being filled with self-doubt and Mikami with dark philosophical thoughts, dealing with the way an individual can overcome his species,...
Typhoon Club is screening at San Diego Asian Film Festival
The story revolves around a number of students attending a school at a suburb in Tokyo, and takes place on a five days span, mostly before and after a typhoon hits the place. Rie is the popular girl in the class, and has a rather strange relationship with Mikami, who is the male equivalent of hers. Both, however, hide some psychological issues, with Rie being filled with self-doubt and Mikami with dark philosophical thoughts, dealing with the way an individual can overcome his species,...
- 11/13/2023
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Cinema Guild has acquired the North American distribution rights for the new 4K restoration of Shinji Somai’s 1993 film Moving from MK2 Films. The New York-based distributor of world cinema plans to open the film in specialist U.S. and Canada theaters in 2024.
The newly restored version of Somai’s coming-of-age classic won the best restored film prize at Venice Classics when it premiered at the Biennale in September.
One of Somai’s best-known works, Moving premiered at the Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard section in 1993. The film tells the story of Renko (Tomoko Tabata), a young girl coming to terms with her parents splitting up. Living with her mother Nazuna in Kyoto, Renko leans on her boyfriend and best friend as she tries to first get her parents to reconcile before deciding to find her own place in the world.
“Moving shows Shinji Somai’s style at...
The newly restored version of Somai’s coming-of-age classic won the best restored film prize at Venice Classics when it premiered at the Biennale in September.
One of Somai’s best-known works, Moving premiered at the Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard section in 1993. The film tells the story of Renko (Tomoko Tabata), a young girl coming to terms with her parents splitting up. Living with her mother Nazuna in Kyoto, Renko leans on her boyfriend and best friend as she tries to first get her parents to reconcile before deciding to find her own place in the world.
“Moving shows Shinji Somai’s style at...
- 10/25/2023
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
U.S.-based distributor Cinema Guild has acquired North American rights to the newly-restored 4K version of Somai Shinji’s 1993 classic “Moving” from French sales agent MK2 Films.
The Japanese coming-of-age drama won the best restored film award, the top prize in Venice Classics, when it premiered at the Biennale in September.
Cinema Guild, which also released restorations of Somai’s “Typhoon Club” (1985) and “P.P. Rider” (1983) earlier this year, will open the film in theaters in the U.S. and Canada in 2024.
When her parents split and her father Kenichi moves out of their family home, Renko (Tabata Tomoko), a bright and energetic 6th grade girl, is left alone with her mother, Nazuna, in Kyoto. As Nazuna sets out new rules for their life together, Renko makes plans of her own, and sees to it that any changes happening in her family happen on her terms.
Since its premiere...
The Japanese coming-of-age drama won the best restored film award, the top prize in Venice Classics, when it premiered at the Biennale in September.
Cinema Guild, which also released restorations of Somai’s “Typhoon Club” (1985) and “P.P. Rider” (1983) earlier this year, will open the film in theaters in the U.S. and Canada in 2024.
When her parents split and her father Kenichi moves out of their family home, Renko (Tabata Tomoko), a bright and energetic 6th grade girl, is left alone with her mother, Nazuna, in Kyoto. As Nazuna sets out new rules for their life together, Renko makes plans of her own, and sees to it that any changes happening in her family happen on her terms.
Since its premiere...
- 10/24/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly round-up of repertory offerings.
Museum of the Moving Image
Reverse Shot celebrates its 20th anniversary with a months-long programming run, starting this weekend with A Lion in the House, Femme Fatale, and Summer Hours, all on 35mm.
Paris Theater
The Paris has reopened with a Saturday-morning 70mm screening of Playtime.
Roxy Cinema
The Third Man, Knock Knock, Klute, and Great Expectations show on 35mm.
Metrograph
An extensive retrospective of the great Robby Müller has begun.
IFC Center
The new restoration of Shinji Somai’s Typhoon Club continues; All That Jazz, Delicatessen, The Holy Mountain, The Lords of Salem, Sleepy Hollow, and Gregg Araki’s Nowhere play while Oldboy screens in a new restoration.
Film Forum
A new 4K restoration of Farewell, My Concubine begins; Shrek plays on Sunday
The post NYC Weekend Watch: Summer Hours, Klute, Gregg Araki & More first appeared on The Film Stage.
Museum of the Moving Image
Reverse Shot celebrates its 20th anniversary with a months-long programming run, starting this weekend with A Lion in the House, Femme Fatale, and Summer Hours, all on 35mm.
Paris Theater
The Paris has reopened with a Saturday-morning 70mm screening of Playtime.
Roxy Cinema
The Third Man, Knock Knock, Klute, and Great Expectations show on 35mm.
Metrograph
An extensive retrospective of the great Robby Müller has begun.
IFC Center
The new restoration of Shinji Somai’s Typhoon Club continues; All That Jazz, Delicatessen, The Holy Mountain, The Lords of Salem, Sleepy Hollow, and Gregg Araki’s Nowhere play while Oldboy screens in a new restoration.
Film Forum
A new 4K restoration of Farewell, My Concubine begins; Shrek plays on Sunday
The post NYC Weekend Watch: Summer Hours, Klute, Gregg Araki & More first appeared on The Film Stage.
- 9/29/2023
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly round-up of repertory offerings.
Film Forum
An essential retrospective of Ousmane Sembène, featuring 35mm prints and new restorations, has begun, while the 3D classic I, the Jury screens on Friday; Michael Roemer’s great The Plot Against Harry and the Tarantino-presented Winter Kills continue screening on 35mm; Contempt continues in a 4K restoration; four Laurel & Hardy shorts play on Sunday
Paris Theater
The Paris has reopened with a new Dolby Atmos screen and a 70mm series featuring Playtime and Lawrence of Arabia, as well as Sorcerer.
Bam
The Battle of Chile, newly restored, plays in three parts.
Roxy Cinema
A Dennis Hopper series is underway: his great, rarely screened directing efforts Backtrack and The Hot Spot play on 35mm, while a print of Waterworld also screens; The Last Movie shows Sunday.
Museum of Modern Art
A retrospective of the Yugoslav Black Wave is now underway.
Film Forum
An essential retrospective of Ousmane Sembène, featuring 35mm prints and new restorations, has begun, while the 3D classic I, the Jury screens on Friday; Michael Roemer’s great The Plot Against Harry and the Tarantino-presented Winter Kills continue screening on 35mm; Contempt continues in a 4K restoration; four Laurel & Hardy shorts play on Sunday
Paris Theater
The Paris has reopened with a new Dolby Atmos screen and a 70mm series featuring Playtime and Lawrence of Arabia, as well as Sorcerer.
Bam
The Battle of Chile, newly restored, plays in three parts.
Roxy Cinema
A Dennis Hopper series is underway: his great, rarely screened directing efforts Backtrack and The Hot Spot play on 35mm, while a print of Waterworld also screens; The Last Movie shows Sunday.
Museum of Modern Art
A retrospective of the Yugoslav Black Wave is now underway.
- 9/8/2023
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
“Shinji Somai’s films have the power to change and sustain your life,” said Ryusuke Hamaguchi. One of the great retrospectives this year thus far was that of the Japanese director, presented by NYC’s Japan Society. His eclectic work is well-deserving of discovery and now Cinema Guild is bringing two of his gems to wider audiences, Typhoon Club and P. P. Rider. The former, winner of the Grand Prix at the first Tokyo International Film Festival in 1985, will be opening on September 8 at IFC Center and now a new trailer has arrived.
Here’s the synopsis: “Typhoon Club is widely regarded as the seminal film of director Shinji Somai’s career. A work of raw, elemental power, it follows an ensemble of junior high students in a provincial town, beset by a summer-y malaise as a typhoon looms in the air. When the storm makes landfall, the teens hole up in their school unsupervised,...
Here’s the synopsis: “Typhoon Club is widely regarded as the seminal film of director Shinji Somai’s career. A work of raw, elemental power, it follows an ensemble of junior high students in a provincial town, beset by a summer-y malaise as a typhoon looms in the air. When the storm makes landfall, the teens hole up in their school unsupervised,...
- 8/10/2023
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
From the late ’50s and into the 1970s the Japanese New Wave exhibited an incredible creative outburst that defined and shaped what we consider contemporary Japanese cinema. But most studious critics have labeled what came after, the 1980s, as the “lost decade” of Japanese filmmaking, where no major directors or movements came to the forefront in either the home country or worldwide. Nevertheless, there’s been a recent surge of reconsideration of that period, mainly through retrospectives and restorations, like the one put together by Japan Society on Shinji Somai, one of the most important, eclectic directors who got his start in that epoch.
“Rites of Passage: The Films of Shinji Somai” features seven of the director’s early features, made between 1981 and 1990, which cemented his style. As the name of the retrospective and its accompanying description by its programmers hint, Somai cut his teeth into the seishun eiga (youth film) genre,...
“Rites of Passage: The Films of Shinji Somai” features seven of the director’s early features, made between 1981 and 1990, which cemented his style. As the name of the retrospective and its accompanying description by its programmers hint, Somai cut his teeth into the seishun eiga (youth film) genre,...
- 4/26/2023
- by Jaime Grijalba
- The Film Stage
Festival will also host tributes to Taiwan’s Tsai Ming-liang and late director Shinji Aoyama.
US director Julie Taymor is to preside over the international competition jury of Tokyo International Film Festival, which has also announced plans to revive the Akira Kurosawa Award and host tribute screenings to Taiwan’s Tsai Ming-liang and late Japanese director Shinji Aoyama.
The festival has unveiled highlights of its 35th edition, which will run October 24 to November 2, ahead of the announcement of its full line up on September 21.
Taymor is known for directing features such as Frida, Titus, Across The Universe and The Glorias...
US director Julie Taymor is to preside over the international competition jury of Tokyo International Film Festival, which has also announced plans to revive the Akira Kurosawa Award and host tribute screenings to Taiwan’s Tsai Ming-liang and late Japanese director Shinji Aoyama.
The festival has unveiled highlights of its 35th edition, which will run October 24 to November 2, ahead of the announcement of its full line up on September 21.
Taymor is known for directing features such as Frida, Titus, Across The Universe and The Glorias...
- 9/16/2022
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
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