Takahisa ZEZE 瀬々敬久
The Chrysanthemum And The Guillotine
Nippon Cinema ª
Believe it or not, but until the early 20th century, women’s sumo enjoyed immense popularity in Japan. At the same time, left-wing political violence from justice-seeking radicals contributed to heightened political instability. In his energetic period drama, Takahisa ZEZE combines the story of young Tomoyo, who ran away from her abusive husband, with an unflinching analysis of social inequalities in 1920s Japan.
Guests:
渋川清彦
菊とギロチン
Kiku to girochin
日本 2018
189 分
About Takahisa ZEZE
瀬々敬久
Takahisa ZEZE, born in Oita Prefecture in 1960, started making first films during his philosophy studies at Kyoto University. After his graduation, he worked for the production company Shishi and made his feature film debut in 1989 with the pink film GOOD LUCK JAPAN. In the 1990s, he became one of the leading pink film directors and wrote many screenplays under various pen names. His film HEAVEN’S STORY (2010 / NC ’11) won the FIPRESCI Award at the 2011 Berlinale. In 2016, he had one of the biggest annual box office hits in Japan with the mystery drama 64.
