Takeshi Kitano, a well-known figure in Japanese cinema, made an unexpectedly honest disclosure regarding his attendance at the Venice Film Festival for “Broken Rage” the previous year. He admitted that he barely recalls the event due to having sustained a concussion on his way to the premiere by accidentally hitting his head on a motorboat.
At a recent Tokyo press event for the Amazon Original film, I found myself in an unusual situation – I had to disclose that I needed to visit a doctor and undergo a brain wave examination. It’s somewhat humbling to admit this, but there you have it. As for those inquiring about my Venice experience, I regretfully must confess that I don’t have much to share at the moment.
Despite the incident, “Broken Rage” was warmly received, marking a historical milestone as the first Japanese streaming production to be featured in Venice’s out-of-competition section. This hour-long experimental film cleverly blends genres, with half its runtime dedicated to a gritty Yakuza thriller, while the other half serves as a humorous self-mockery of the same narrative.
Actor Tadanobu Asano, having recently won a Golden Globe for “Shogun,” shared his thoughts on the film’s reaction during its Venice debut: “The first half was more serious, setting the tone for the movie. But when it shifted to the second half, or pattern B, that’s when the audience started laughing. This shift completely transformed the theater’s atmosphere. From then on, it felt like we were right at home, everything seemed very comfortable.
Kitano’s editing style for his streaming projects differed significantly from his theatrical releases, primarily due to him editing as if he were in his own living room. This led to a shorter runtime compared to his films intended for theaters. As he put it, “Since I was essentially editing for my own living room, it turned out quite short.” During filming, Kitano wasn’t conscious of this, but upon reviewing the completed project on a TV screen, he realized that several scenes might have been extended if shown in a cinema setting.
Title “Broken Rage” subtly references Kitano’s previous Yakuza film titled “Outrage.” In essence, it also pokes fun at this earlier work, hence the title’s connotation of a damaged or shattered version of it. As Kitano himself explained, this is a method he uses to break new ground in his cinematic career.
Regarding the influence of streaming on cinema, Kitano mused about film’s shorter history compared to other art forms, stating, “Film doesn’t possess the same kind of cubism, abstract art, or impressionism. I haven’t encountered this aspect yet.” He speculated that streaming might propel the medium towards unexplored experimental territories, drawing an analogy with how painting progressed through different artistic movements.
Kitano stated that Amazon had extended an invitation with the words, ‘Go ahead, feel at liberty to innovate as you wish.’
The film titled “Broken Rage” will make its global debut on Amazon Prime Video on February 13, featuring Kitano alongside Asano, Nao Omori, as well as a talented Japanese cast in the ensemble.
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2025-02-06 14:17