Cinematic wave in the capital
28 July 2013 2:15 AM IST
FROM the alcoves of Japenese cinema comes Hara Kiri: Death of a Samurai as a part of the rehash OF the first ever Dharamshala International film festival held in November 2012. Representing the best of independent cinema from across the globe, the screenings are being held on the last Sunday of every month from April to September at blueFrog, the live music performance destination of New Delhi. Hara Kiri will be screened for the Delhi audience on 28 July.
So take your seats in time, get those popcorns and drink cans filled up as you go on an international film experience, right next door. Directed by highly acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Takashi Miike,
Hara Kiri: Death of a Samurai is 3D drama film centering on a poverty-stricken samurai who discovers the fate of his ronin son-in-law, setting in motion a tense showdown of vengeance against the house of a feudal lord. With stunning cinematography and gripping performances, it makes for a thrilling exploration of revenge, honor, and individuality in the face of oppressive power. 'Hara-Kiri is remarkably sensitive and moving. More moving than shocking, it proceeds slowly and gracefully. A credible critique of violence rather than an exploitation of its horror.' said A.O. Scott from New York Times.
Being the official selection in the competition category at 2011 Cannes Film Festival, the first 3D film to do so, Hara Kiri went on to receive overwhelming reviews from the film fraternity.
With rave reviews and accolades from all spheres, this film makes for an interesting watch.
So take your seats in time, get those popcorns and drink cans filled up as you go on an international film experience, right next door. Directed by highly acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Takashi Miike,
Hara Kiri: Death of a Samurai is 3D drama film centering on a poverty-stricken samurai who discovers the fate of his ronin son-in-law, setting in motion a tense showdown of vengeance against the house of a feudal lord. With stunning cinematography and gripping performances, it makes for a thrilling exploration of revenge, honor, and individuality in the face of oppressive power. 'Hara-Kiri is remarkably sensitive and moving. More moving than shocking, it proceeds slowly and gracefully. A credible critique of violence rather than an exploitation of its horror.' said A.O. Scott from New York Times.
Being the official selection in the competition category at 2011 Cannes Film Festival, the first 3D film to do so, Hara Kiri went on to receive overwhelming reviews from the film fraternity.
With rave reviews and accolades from all spheres, this film makes for an interesting watch.
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