Bad Film
| BAD FILM | |
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| Directed by | Sion Sono |
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Running time | 160 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
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
[edit]The film revolves around the rivalry between two gangs, one Chinese, one Japanese, in Tokyo.
Background and production
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Bad Film". Subway Cinema. Archived from the original on 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ^ Review, In (2016-08-24). "Bad Film | Sion Sono". In Review Online. Archived from the original on 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.