Takeshi Kitano Movies

At the 60th anniversary of Cannes Film Festival, 34 famous directors are followed by camera.

After shooting a gangster in self-defense, Kim Hui Ro takes refuge at a hotel and takes the guest hostages. Realising his position, he invites the...

Set 10 years after "Kids Return." Shinji and Masaru have graduated from high school with different paths in their lives. Shinji attempted to become...

Go, Go, Second Time Virgin is the story of two damned and abused teenagers who meet and fall in mutant love on a Tokyo rooftop. Their only hope is to...

Two high school girls get mixed up in murder while investigating the disappearance of a classmate.

An abundance of footage from the shooting of Battle Royale and cast and crew discussions.

The story of Iwaki, a young brawler who becomes a professional criminal when he joins a Yakuza clan.

First major English-language documentary profile of the cult Japanese actor/director, Takeshi Kitano. Featuring interviews with many of his regular...

This is a sad and beautiful story about a father who is a popular comedian and a son who suffered by an incurable disease.

Jutaro Torikai is a senior detective set to uncover the truth behind an apparent double suicide.

Prolific director Kinji Fukasaku died suddenly during the production of Battle Royale 2. His son and screenwriter Kenta took over as director and...

Documentary about the eclectic Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto during the recording sessions for his 1984 album "Illustrated Musical Encyclopedia".

An unscheduled late night train arrives at Tokyo station on 15 August, the anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II. Boarding the train...

At the end of World War II, a secret human experiment was being conducted in Manchuria, which was in the sphere of influence of the Japanese...

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

A black comedy about a former Rock'n'Roll singer, who becomes the mayor of Tokyo.

Depicting the turbulent life of truck driver Takashi, his fellow drivers, and the women he meets.

A low-key private detective agency in Paris is run by Rie and her lover and partner Kishin, two ex-pats who tick along between cases by giving guided...

One-episode drama starring Beat Takeshi depicting the turbulent life of the protagonist Takeyoshi Sengoku, based on the "Jesus' Ark Incident".

After dropping out of college, "Takeshi" jumps into the Asakusa France Theater and begins his training as a comedian. His teacher, Senzaburo Fukami,...