Nobuyoshi Araki

A wordless man stages an unexplained hunger strike and the people surrounding him exploit his silence to further their own cause...

A documentary about Morisaki Henrik, AKA Terayama Henrik, who became Terayama Shuji's adopted little brother after his death. Henrik continued Terayama's legacy in his own way after the passing of his collaborator and brother.

Arakinema KaoRi Iro Injo by Nobuyoshi Araki. A labyrinth of overlapping colors. KaoRi and Araki's dance.

Arakinema KaoRi Iro Injo by Nobuyoshi Araki. A labyrinth of overlapping colors. KaoRi and Araki's dance.

A look at the life and work of Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki and his impact on Japanese culture.

Tokyo at the beginning of the 21st century, its inhabitants and artists. An observation and diagnosis of the modern Japanese metropolis: the singularity of unusual creative individuals is merely a response to the majority Japanese society. Even this can appear as an eccentric work of art. So where do the borders lie? A psychologist talks about the autistic way of life burgeoning in the dense population of the country. A noise musician speaks of her inspiration from sado-masochistic bondage as an art form. A stirring film testimony about music and much else besides, with images spanning inconsolable anxiety and meditative tranquility. Tokyo, Noise music, S&M, homosexuality, photography,... all in one bizarre but quite interesting avant-garde documentary.

Former boxer Iwano, teamed up with Sada and Maru, who live in the same apartment building, makes his daily living as a punching bag for drunken businessmen in some corner of the amusement quarters. The three have continuously avoided putting themselves in a situation that could tie them down, especially Iwano, who is totally clueless about what he wants to do with his life. One day, they receive notice that their apartment building will be torn down. As a compensation for the eviction, their remaining rent is considered as settled. Having lost their place to live, the three each try to find their way.

Tells the life story of Teru Kaneko, who was born and raised in a small coastal town. While working as a clerk in a book shop, Teru starts writing her own verses to get away from the worries of a disgraceful marriage. Under the pseudonym Misuzu, her works arrive to an important editor in Tokyo.

A documentary that follows the life of photographer Daido Moriyama in the present, which has never been revealed before. Even though his charismatic presence has reigned over the world of photography since the late 60’s, his true persona had been hidden behind a veil of mystery, since he had refused any major appearances in front of any media in the past. Follow the charismatic photographer Daido Moriyama as he takes his first digital photos and observe his style of quick snapshots without looking in the finder. His stark and contrasting black and white images symbolize his fervent lifestyle.

This faux-documentary follows a butoh master, a fashion designer, and a filmmaker racing against time to create art and help a young girl in love.

This is a biographical film about the late Yoko Araki, who was the wife of Japan's leading photographer, Nobuyoshi Araki.

This is a biographical film about the late Yoko Araki, who was the wife of Japan's leading photographer, Nobuyoshi Araki.

A documentary exploring the history and influence of the alternative manga magazine, Garo, with various artist and director interviews.

A controversial documentary made for the 1995's edition of the "Rencontres d'Arles", focusing on the japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki.

A look a the lives of two sex workers in Tokyo: Rei, who works as an S&M dominatrix, and Ayumi, in the more straightforward profession of call girl. In addition to their working life, the film also looks at their private lives. Rei is acting in an amateur theatre company (along with the receptionist from Ayumi's escort service), while Ayumi is living with her student-boyfriend as he struggles to finally get accepted to college.

A look a the lives of two sex workers in Tokyo: Rei, who works as an S&M dominatrix, and Ayumi, in the more straightforward profession of call girl. In addition to their working life, the film also looks at their private lives. Rei is acting in an amateur theatre company (along with the receptionist from Ayumi's escort service), while Ayumi is living with her student-boyfriend as he struggles to finally get accepted to college.

A vida ficcionalizada do pintor e poeta Yumeji Takehisa (1884-1934). Yumeji está em Kanazawa, esperando a chegada de sua amante Hikono, quando se depara com a bela viúva Tomoyo, que perambula pelas cercanias de um lago procurando o corpo de seu marido Wakiya, supostamente assassinado por um bandido. O pintor fica impressionado com Tomoyo e ajuda a viúva em sua busca. Em seguida, eles se tornam amantes. A trama fica mais complexa quando aparecem Matsu, o suposto bandido assassino, e a modelo Oyo, também amante de Yumeji. Até que o próprio Wakiya reaparece, sem que saibamos tratar-se de um fantasma ou de uma presença real. Último volume da “trilogia Taisho,” o filme intensifica os procedimentos oníricos e alucinatórios dos filmes anteriores, chamando mais a atenção para os elementos simbólicos e as atmosferas do que para a trama.

From a true incident that happened in 1960s Japan. This drama is contemporary in setting but medieval in its characters and emotions as it focuses on a tangled web of murder and deceit encountered by a beautiful woman, Kayo (Sayuri Yoshinaga) after her abusive husband is murdered.

A highschool coed’s dream of being a centerfold model comes true.

A highschool coed’s dream of being a centerfold model comes true.

Aochi, um professor universitário de alemão, encontra com seu antigo colega Nakasago quando viaja de férias para um vilarejo à beira-mar. Nakasago vive como nômade e é perseguido por um grupo local, acusado de ter seduzido e assassinado a mulher de um pescador. Depois que Aochi resolve a situação do amigo com a polícia, os dois jantam e conversam sobre a vida, acompanhados pela gueixa Koine. Seis meses depois, Aochi volta para visitar o amigo e descobre que ele está casado com Sono, uma mulher incrivelmente parecida com Koine. Repentinamente, Nakasago foge com Koine, abandonando Sono, que está grávida. Mas tudo pode ser sonho, delírio ou realidade. Acompanhando a trama, a peça musical “Zigeunerweisen” (1878), de Pablo de Sarasate, toca com insistência. Primeiro filme da “trilogia de Taisho,” que faz referência ao Japão dos anos 1910-1920, foi vencedor de quatro prêmios da Academia Japonesa em 1981, incluindo os de Melhor Filme e Melhor Diretor.