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Why Don't You Play in Hell? (2013)
Directed by Sion Sono
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Overview
In Japan, gonzo filmmakers hatch a three-pronged plan to save an actress’s career, end a yakuza war and make a hit movie.
Rated NR | Length 130 minutes
Actors
Jun Kunimura | Shinichi Tsutsumi | Hiroki Hasegawa | Gen Hoshino | Fumi Nikaidô | Tomochika | Tak Sakaguchi | Itsuji Itao | Jyonmyon Pe | Hiroyuki Onoue | Tasuku Nagaoka | Akihiro Kitamura | Megumi Kagurazaka | Daisuke Kuroda | Kazuki Namioka | Sakiko Bokumoto | Motoki Fukami | Taro Suwa | Hiroshi Honjomaru | Arata Yamanaka | Donpei Tsuchihira | Matsuri Hashimoto | Yuki Ishii | Haruki Mika | Tetsu Watanabe | Shimako Iwai | Riko Narumi | Denden | Kenjiro Ishimaru | Hakase Suidobashi | Akaji Maro | Mickey Curtis | Kyôko Enami | Akira Yamamoto | Nonaka Takamitsu | Hideo Nakaizumi | Tsugumi | Yoshiki Takahashi | Manji Edogawa | Genta Dairaku | Nanoka Hara | Yoshino Imamura
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2020 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 8 stars |
| 09/23/2013 | Movie Screen | Digital | Theater | 8 stars |
| (Average) 8 stars |
Viewing Notes
Twenty second film of my FF2013 and fourth of Day 5. Also probably my most anticipated film being a Sono flick (will never forget viewing Cold Fish at my first FF). Skipped the first screening at midnight on Day One b/c I wanted to see this in the best condition. Damn, what an exquisite ride. Clear why this was picked up by Drafthouse Films.
It’s a celebration of film and making movies. Also an indictment of the current state of film esp. in Japan where indie filmmakers are getting squeezed out. Really entertaining but all said I didn’t love it as much as I expected I would. Still a great film and my 6th favorite overall at the festival. Plus Tak Sakaguchi!!
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