Nov 12 > HKAFF 2017: Mapping Japanese New Wave Cinema via the Lens of Suzuki Seijun

12 Nov 2017

HKAFF 2017: Mapping Japanese New Wave Cinema via the Lens of Suzuki Seijun

Date 2017.11.12 (Sunday)

Time 4:00pm-5:00pm

Venue 油麻地百老匯電影中心一樓

Host

Speakers Shu Ming

Suzuki Seijun, avant-garde filmmaker and one of the important figures of Japanese New Wave, passed away in February this year. His works often feature spontaneous actions, surreal styles, jarring colours, odd angles and progressive ideas, forming a unique Seijun aesthetics”. Strong in his personal style and oblivious of audience’s reactions, he faced termination of contract which led to removal of his films from distribution. Though unfortunate, the incident certainly makes his life story even more legendary. What loss did his death mean to the Japanese film industry? Let us commemorate our Director in Focus with screenings and a talk.