[JFF 2024 Masterclass] VISIONS IN MOTION : Gakuryu ISHII

Name: [JFF 2024 Masterclass] VISIONS IN MOTION : Gakuryu ISHII
Start: 2024-10-05T11:00:00+08:00
Location: JCC (Japan Creative Centre)

Schedule

Sat Oct 05 2024 at 11:00 am

UTC+08:00

Location

JCC (Japan Creative Centre) | Singapore, SG

Visions in Motion: Gakuryu ISHII
From punk-infused chaos to hauntingly beautiful psychological explorations, ISHII’s work remains an influential and distinctive voice in Japanese and global cinema. Director ISHII willl be sharing about his filmmaking journey and the influences which shaped his films. Moreover, he will be talking about his latest feature film THE BOX MAN, adapted from a novvel by influential Japanese author Kobo ABE. Audiences will also be able to participate in a Q&A segment after his sharing.
The Masterclass will be moderated by filmmaker and educator Jesmen TAN.
ABOUT Director Gakuryu ISHII
Born in 1957 in Fukuoka Prefecture, ISHII Gakuryu, formerly known as ISHII Sogo, is a trailblazing Japanese film director who revolutionised the Japanese New Wave. He burst onto the scene with his electrifying university graduation project, Crazy Thunder Road, and quickly became a cinematic force to be reckoned with.
Ishii's visionary style is showcased in a string of unforgettable films, including the explosive Burst City, the darkly comedic The Crazy Family, the surreal 1/2 Man, and the haunting Angel Dust. His masterpieces, August in the Water and Labyrinth of Dreams, continued to push the boundaries of Japanese cinema, while Electric Dragon 80000V and Gojoe delivered raw, visceral energy. Even decades into his career, ISHII's creative fire remains unquenchable. In 2024, he returns with The Box Man, starring the enigmatic NAGASE Masatoshi, set to hit Japanese theatres on August 23rd.
Beyond filmmaking, ISHII shaped future generations of creators as a professor in the film course at Kobe Design University, a role he held from 2006 until his departure in March 2023.
His films CRAZY THUNDER ROAD and THE BOX MAN are screening as part of Japanese Film Festival 2024.