Extreme Private Eros: Love Song 1974 by Kazuo Hara is an autobiographical documentary film that is both raw and bold. The film follows Miyuki Takeda, the director’s ex-partner, after their separation. What makes it so powerful is the complete absence of staging: here, no one plays a role—everyone lives and reveals their reality with simple sincerity.
For several years, Hara filmed key moments in Takeda’s life, an independent woman who rejects conventions and explores her freedom through love and motherhood. Yet, despite being the director, he remains invisible on screen. His presence is felt only through his voice and narration, like a discreet yet involved witness.
