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That even within a dramaturgically relevant omission of the massive cinematic correspondence between Yamada and the painter Yamazaki Mikio, known as OFUKU (Film Letter) I-V (1986-2006), Yamada redefines his syntax for his travel films from the first half of the 1990s. His films become increasingly interwoven: the continuity of a body of work can actually be experienced here, even if it no longer seems desirable in modern times.Read More »
Film of Simon Fisher Turner’s new album, Instability of The Signal, directed by Japanese filmmaker Isao Yamada.Read More »
Fragile the image reflected in the mirror and on the snowy surface. But sweet is the naive force that reweaves it in every way, tirelessly searching for it.Read More »
Synopsis:
A fantasy story based on the relationship between Kenji Miyazawa and his younger sister Toshi. This is the first 35mm film written and directed by Isao Yamada, who has created a unique world with his 8mm and 16mm short films. Tomohiro Aso is in charge of photography, and Simon Turner of “The Garden” is in charge of the music.Read More »
Synopsis:
A fantasy story based on the relationship between Kenji Miyazawa and his younger sister Toshi. This is the first 35mm film written and directed by Isao Yamada, who has created a unique world with his 8mm and 16mm short films. Tomohiro Aso is in charge of photography, and Simon Turner of “The Garden” is in charge of the music.Read More »
As the international title implies, the film’s plot revolves around a man’s personal journey. Jôhatsu tabinikki is intended to be an adaptation of an essay of the same title by the acclaimed underground manga artist, Yoshiharu Tsuge. The influence of Shuji Terayama is also discernible and it is no surprise that the director, Isao Yamada, worked with Terayama early on in his creative life.Read More »
Why do people wave their hands when they say goodbye? We embark on a dreamlike journey from Borges’ ‘The Circular Ruins’. Filmed in 16mm by filmmaker, graphic artist and manga author Isao Yamada. Co-produced by Yumekichi Minatoya and starring Hiroko Ishimaru.Read More »