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Mûnraito shadou (2021)
Like a Flowing River
Moonlight Shadow is no doubt an art film, ideal for those who want and know how to watch and listen, and appreciate nuance. And clearly the film is not only accessible it is quite remote from the esotericism or even the pretentiousness that unfortunately characterizes many independent works from the Art House circuit.
Once you have decided to enter the film and let yourself be guided, it's an easy journey. The lights, the excellent cinematography, the perfect adequacy between the scenes and the soundtrack are an enchantment and contribute to a great film watching experience. It is fine then to accompany Satsuki/Nana Komatsu -whose acting is just perfect-to the end of grief, beyond mourning, when she tells us:
"I can't stay here any longer. Time passes and my feet keep moving. I can't stop the flow of time, there's nothing I can do. I'm going. One caravan ends and the next begins..."
In spite of the sadness and the darkness, Moonlight Shadow is somehow a sweet film. And in the end, in a subtle way, a bit of red color, like life that takes over, finally imposes itself on the viewer.
Samurai marason (2019)
Atypical Samurai movie
When the credits roll and the show is over, one feels like they have actually run through the beautiful landscapes of the Yamagata Prefecture, thanks to remarkable lights and a superb cinematography. With a balanced mix of humor, action and tragic moments, Bernard Rose has managed to release something personal, beyond the parody and tribute to the genre. The ensemble cast is superb, the young actors and the more experienced ones are all popular stars in Japan.