The 20 best Yakuza films

The 20 best Yakuza films

Beyond American films, Japanese cinema, through its “Yakuza” films, has played a significant role in expanding…

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Still from Hana Bi

Hana-Bi (Fireworks) (1997) review – Takeshi Kitano’s most personal and accomplished work to date is a masterclass in visual storytelling

Silence speaks louder than words in Takeshi Kitano’s minimalist masterpiece Hana-bi (Fireworks), the crowning achievement of…

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