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Bad Film

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BAD FILM
Poster
Directed bySion Sono
Release date
  • 2012 (2012)
Running time
160 minutes
CountryJapan
LanguageJapanese

BAD FILM is a Japanese film directed by Sion Sono. The film, released in 2012, consists of 160 minutes of footage extracted from the original 150 hours shot in 1995 by the director.[1]

Plot

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The film revolves around the rivalry between two gangs, one Chinese, one Japanese, in Tokyo.

Background and production

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The cast is mainly composed of members of Sono's art collective GAGAGA.[2] The film was shot in HI-8,[2] mainly in Kōenji district.[3]

Reception

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The film received generally positive reviews. A review states: "An interesting case of a belated “director’s cut” Bad Film is necessarily an imperfect beast, but perhaps all the more interesting for it."[4] The message the film may convey, however, has been considered unclear: "This movie has some things to tell us about prejudice and xenophobia, but it's hard to say exactly what those things are. Instead, consider it a treat to just let the waves of meaningful nonsense crash over you and go along for the ride."[5]

References

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  1. ^ Kubas-Meyer, Alec (2020-02-20). "NYAFF Non-Review: Sion Sono's Bad Film is a masterpiece • Flixist". Flixist. Archived from the original on 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  2. ^ a b "Bad Film". Subway Cinema. Archived from the original on 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  3. ^ Review, In (2016-08-24). "Bad Film | Sion Sono". In Review Online. Archived from the original on 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  4. ^ Scanlon, Hayley (2016-08-18). "Bad Film (Sion Sono, 1995/2012)". Windows on Worlds. Archived from the original on 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  5. ^ "NYAFF 2013 Review: Sono Sion's BAD FILM Is By No Means That". ScreenAnarchy. 2013-07-16. Archived from the original on 2022-07-01. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
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