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With the city of Shinjuku as the motif, a physical urban theory is illustrated by the flesh of the dancers.

The writer Bai Xianyong from the youthful vigor of founding "Modern Literature" at the age of 22, to the sincerity of the people who wrote "Father and the Republic of China" and "Pain Relief and Healing" in recent years. The film borrows the form of the stream of consciousness (dream of a garden tour)-the taste of Guilin rice noodles separated more than 40 years ago, the 10-year re-visit of Suzhou gardens, the dark kingdom on the stage, and the journey of lectures and lectures. With special encounters and literary history, one person has led the trend of several generations. He is uniquely strong and courageous, exquisite and affectionate. He echoes the symphony in the film and leads the audience to gradually touch the hot novelist's mind.

This documentary by Hubert Niogret looks at the revival of Japanese cinema during the 1990s.

Following cine-tracts Hangun No. 1 to 3 about the course of the trial of Konishi Makoto, an anti-war SDF official accused of mutiny

“Woven”, a documentary with a vibrant tapestry that unravels tradition and modern clothes. From the stunning landscapes of England to the rural Isaan region in Thailand, we'll uncover the stories behind traditional clothing. We'll delve into the environmental impact of fast fashion and celebrate the sustainability of traditional textiles, from the intricate embroidery of China Polano to the bold tartans of Scottish kilts. We'll explore the power of clothing to shape identity and challenge societal norms.

"If buildings could talk, what would they say about us?" CATHEDRALS OF CULTURE offers six startling responses. This 3D film project about the soul of buildings allows six iconic and very different buildings to speak for themselves, examining human life from the unblinking perspective of a manmade structure. Six acclaimed filmmakers bring their own visual style and artistic approach to the project. Buildings, they show us, are material manifestations of human thought and action: the Berlin Philharmonic, an icon of modernity; the National Library of Russia, a kingdom of thoughts; Halden Prison, the world's most humane prison; the Salk Institute, an institute for breakthrough science; the Oslo Opera House, a futuristic symbiosis of art and life; and the Centre Pompidou, a modern culture machine. CATHEDRALS OF CULTURE explores how each of these landmarks reflects our culture and guards our collective memory.

At Gwanghwamun Square, everyone fought against the corruption of President Park Geun-hye. Feminists had the additional burden to fight misogyny in the square.

Set above the clouds, The Echoes is a visual documentary exploring Taiwan’s alpine wilderness. By juxtaposing human traces with nature’s slow rhythm, the film captures the duality of fleeting existence and eternal silence, inviting contemplation on how time eventually reclaims all man-made marks.

Documentary short examining the life of the indigenous Taiwanese singer, Panana.

With unprecedented access to Taiwan's sitting head of state, director Vanessa Hope investigates the election and tenure of Tsai Ing-wen, the first female president of Taiwan.

One year after the Korean War, the conflict had reached a stalemate. The two opposing forces began to search for a way to end the grueling war of attrition, eventually settling on a modest village called ‘Pan Mun Jom’ near Gaeseong as the designated site for negotiations. Despite initial hopes for a quick resolution, the negotiating parties encountered obstacles that prevented an agreement. Disputes over the military demarcation line and the repatriation of prisoners of war thwarted their efforts. The film peels back the layers to reveal the untold story of Pan Mun Jom, shedding light on a history that has remained hidden until now.

ENHYPEN’s second world tour, a journey of unforgettable energy and connection, launched with two electrifying shows at Seoul's iconic KSPO Dome on July 29 and 30. With their fourth EP DARK BLOOD as the heartbeat of the tour, ENHYPEN created an intense and immersive experience that resonated deeply with fans worldwide. The tour then took them to Japan, where they wowed audiences with back-to-back performances at Osaka's Kyocera Dome on September 2 and 3, and Tokyo Dome on September 13 and 14. Fans around the globe could join in the excitement through livestreamed shows from both Seoul and Japan, which were later released as part of an exclusive concert DVD. The tour’s opening night in Seoul also had a theatrical release, premiering at HYBE CINEFEST LATAM 2024.

In a small town near China's North Korea border, a state police station exerts itself as a solicitous caretaker of the locals. As it goes out to catch criminals and punish them too, professionalism fades into the background.

The Weavers of Nishijin captures the process of traditional textile manufacture in Nishijin.

The documentary follows the life of Ah-Tian's family over the course of 7 years and also shows the changes in Myanmar, the dangerous work at the jade mines, and the big rains every year which compel Ah Tian to come back home to look after his family. – MUBI

An Okinawan photographer, Mao Ishikawa spent her early 20s working as a barmaid in establishments catered specifically to African American GIs stationed in Okinawa. “There was love,” as the tagline reads, her photography book, 『Red Flower – The Women of Okinawa』 captured the diaristic intimacy of friendships, love affairs, and wild nights shared amongst her social circle of that time.

An independently produced documentary about growing up as a blind youth in 1960's Japan. It focuses on a group of elementary level students being taught by Mr. Kawai at the Zoshigaya Branch of Tokyo Educational University. Filmed over 12 years, the documentary tracks these student's lives up through their young adulthood. It follows the journey of one student in particular, Kiyoshi Hasegawa, a young boy who eventually learns a passion for music and wants to become a recording artist. Expanded from director Hideo Hamada's documentary short "But We Can Gaze!"

Eddie and Jason, two Korean-American brothers get in over their heads when they are called to Korea to make a short film on prostitution and sex-trafficking. Things get complicated when they meet Crystal and Esther, two prostitutes who reveal just how deep the problem goes and set off on a dangerous mission to capture the truth. With the use of hidden cameras and access to pimps, johns, and sex-workers, the filmmakers explore and unravel the complexity of the sex trade in Seoul. They learn that this problem is rooted in issues far deeper than exploited girls and lustful men. Instead, it's a consequence of a culture and government that condones and turns a blind eye to the biggest human injustice of our time.

Documentary film from Japan.

A man, that animal which shapes its environment, which also shapes its brain. A fog, a bit harder than the air – the dust of stones. A hexagonal structure, like a monolith of which one dare not ask questions. Two hundred kilometres from Beijing I found a sculpture factory where men lived amidst rocks that were waiting to be broken, cut, polished. The same gestures come back again and again to write a history of deterioration and repair. This history is obliterated in the making of monuments. With the wind that inexorably scatters the traces of these actions.

NHK documentary about the renowned Japanese photographer Daido Moriyama, with special focus and interview of Takuma Nakahira - the founder of avant-garde magazine "Provoke" in the late 60s.

Spark was an underground publication that emerged in Gansu province in 1960, and was centered on the ongoing famine and the Great Leap Forward. Ultimately, 43 people, including the Rightist teachers and students who were connected with the publication, the peasants and the rural cadres who sympathized with them, were arrested and given long prison terms. Among them, three key figures were executed during the Cultural Revolution.

Deep in the jungle of Central Vietnam, lies a magnificent underground kingdom. Hang Son Doong which translates as “mountain river cave”, is the largest cave passage in the world and a place of spectacular beauty. With more people having climbed Everest than visited Son Doong, its pristine charm has remained undisturbed for millions of years. In 2014, Son Doong’s future was thrown into doubt when plans were announced to build a cable car into the cave. With many arguing that this would destroy its delicate eco-system and the local community divided over the benefits this development would bring, the film follows those caught up in the unfolding events. Beautifully shot and scored, “A Crack In The Mountain” is a powerful exposé about how both good and bad intentions can ultimately lead to one of the world’s greatest natural wonders being trampled for money. As well as inspire those who care about our natural heritage to fight to protect it.

The first theatrical screening of the live performance of the 25th-anniversary concert held at jamsil olympic main stadium in 2017! Relive the unforget legendary performance, 'Seo Taiji 25th anniversary concert,' In the theater! Taking place at the largest concert venue in south korea, jamsil olympic main stadium, this 25th-anniversary concert was a culmination of Seo Taiji's experimental music and high-quality performances presented over the past 25 years. 21st-century pop icons BTS participated as special guests, adding even more significance to the concert. From 'Nan arayo,' which introduced Seo Taiji's birth, to 'fantasia' and 'come back home'! A time to experience all of Seo Taiji's hit songs and classics with their original sound! Not only the live performance but also behind-the-scenes moments, a commemorative festival created as a warm and cherished memory for us all!

In collaboration with Lomo, an Austrian camera company, and Mubi, a global film website, Weerasethakul was invited to make a work to launch the new LomoKino, a portable motion picture camera. Ashes juxtaposes the intimacy of his daily routine with the destruction of memories and his observations of the dark side of Thailand’s social realities.

Behind-the-scenes production on the 1999 South Korean drama-horror 'Memento Mori.'

"Wae(Distorted): The Cartel" is a shocking documentary film that conducts an in-depth analysis of various statistical and physical evidence revealed during South Korea's April 15, 2020 general election. The narration is provided by Yoon Joo-sang, a renowned actor and voice actor. The horrific election fraud—so hard to believe and yet impossible to ignore—did not end with the April 15 general election. It has continued even after the change of administration. It is our sincere hope that this film will help widely expose the appalling reality of election fraud that outrages the conscience of all people.

Stagnation in the body cannot keep up with the changes in real life. When memory of the trembling hand constantly haunting, when the cavity is filled by artificial materials – if body remembers, how should it response with the years of traumatic past? Three of us, describe the indescribable body changes try picking up the hints and signs.

Zhao Liang’s City Scene shows a poetic portrait of China’s contemporary metropolises.

Stage art film Dancing to the Pinnacle is an important milestone in the history of Beijing Dance Academy and the development of dance education in China. Consisting of eleven chapters — Seedlings, The Earth, Highlights, Elegance & Talent, Perspectives, Blooming, Focus, Champions, Fulcrums, Mother, and Toward Greatness — it brings together first‑rate creative and performing talents from various dance genres and academic disciplines across the country.In an innovative way, it presents the spirit and brilliant performances of diverse dance styles including classical Chinese dance, Chinese folk dance, ballet, contemporary dance, ballroom dance, and musical theatre, showcasing the excellence of this prestigious dance institution and the charm of the art of dance.

Initially, Ambivalent Future was intended as a film about the production of Kiyoshi Kurosawa's "Bright Future". But director Fujii has taken the "behind the scenes"-concept to unprecedented heights with this unique documentary offering a close look into the world of Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the auteur. Scenes from the surprisingly low key and relaxed production of "Bright Future" are of course sprinkled liberally throughout the documentary, but between these we are treated to interesting and revealing interviews with actors, producers and Kurosawa's many other collaborators. And perhaps the most surprising thing of all is how much of Kurosawa there is, talking candidly about his working methods and the philosophy behind it all.

The watch tower is an unattractively battered piece of lighthouse-looking architecture standing on a Yaksa-dong hilltop in Chuncheon. No one knows when, who and why it was built, but the tower which was rumored to have been raised as a fire watch during the Japanese Imperialist times, was used as a surveillance point for the Chuncheon Penitentiary and now a broadcasting tower where sirens are played during Civil Defense Drills.

This 21-minute documentary marks the directorial debut of acclaimed Thai filmmaker Pen-Ek Ratanaruang in the documentary format. Though modest in scale, it is a charming work infused with his distinctive style and signature sensibility. Commissioned with support from Nike (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the project explores a passion for football by taking viewers into the lives of amateur players who gather on a concrete pitch beneath the Din Daeng Expressway. Pen-Ek himself was a regular participant in this football community, lending the film a personal and intimate perspective. The documentary serves as a reflection of urban dreamers struggling to find space to play the game they love, capturing their aspirations with a blend of humor, melancholy, and the uniquely ironic touch that characterizes Pen-Ek’s filmmaking.

Meet Aunt Yang-hee, who has lived as a woman in a camp village. Several voices are heard around the base village, which is serving as a warehouse for American men by the ROK-U.S. alliance. But buried in those voices, it was difficult to hear the voices of the women in the camp village.

The late artist Kim Tschang-yeul built his deep world of works around one motif: water drops. An artist's enigmatic world and a collaboration with his son, the film's co-director, who seeks to understand it, has created this meditative yet serene film. His water drops are a symbol representing the sad history of Korea and Asia, and they quietly but powerfully resonate with the world through his lifelong works and lives with his family.

Tenth film in the Death File series.

A storyteller of peace serves as a guide in the “Gama”—natural caves where many local people lost their lives during the Battle of Okinawa. The woman in blue standing by his side represents the intersection of the present and the past.

Making-of documentary of Wei Shujun's 2021 film Ripples of Life.

Acclaimed filmmaker Akira Kurosawa has been misunderstood. Despite his public perception an a perfectionist who would clash with anyone in his way, the real Kurosawa was actually a very gentle and soft-spoken director. This documentary depicts the human being Akira Kurosawa on the set of his masterpiece "Ran".

This intimate documentary follows world-renowned ballet dancer Shuto Yasuyuki and takes you behind the creative process of his groundbreaking approach to the traditions of ballet that has left many moved to tears. Featured in the film is also a rare look at a brand new piece of ballet music, written by Shiina Ringo and choreographed by Megumi Nakamura.

An interview with Sion Sono on his movie Hazard

The making of "Kill la Kill," in three part: "500 Days of Production I," "500 Days of Production II," "VOICES."

The Lark Ascending

A documentary exploring the history and influence of the alternative manga magazine, Garo, with various artist and director interviews.

The daughter looked through the viewfinder of the camera and gazed upon her father's appearance before he passed away. Then she realized this estranged and absurd father had been influencing her all along. The one she had once run away from was also the one she missed the most.

There was the tragic terror to Israel by terrorist group hamas on 7th of october of 2023. But most of people of the world don’t know what was happened on 7th of october exactly. So this film is trying to let people know the true story about 7th of october and beyond. People of the world must hear the true story and stand with the truth.

The documentary film follows the group as they perform in countries across Europe, North America and Asia. It includes live and behind-the-scenes footage of their sold-out performances at the O2 Academy Islington in London, Le Bataclan in Paris and House of Blues in Los Angeles among others, bringing audiences closer to HARUNA, MAMI, TOMOMI, and RINA of SCANDAL like never before.

"Light, Shadow - CHANG Chao-Tang" is a documentary directed by Fu Chi-Chung, built around autobiographical footage that Chang Chao-Tang filmed and edited himself after receiving Taiwan’s National Award for Arts in 1999. The film expands this material with reflections on his life since then, analyses of works from his high-school years, and interviews with people connected to his practice, forming a concise portrait of his life and artistic career. Eschewing conventional narration, the film relies on ambient sound, location audio, and black-and-white slide projections of Chang’s photographs. By revisiting sites from his earlier works, it creates a dialogue between past and present while documenting the everyday lives and rituals of ordinary people in Taiwan. Through a stance of being “present” yet “non-intervening,” Chang’s images bear witness to the transformations of Taiwanese society over the past half century.

Before their 10th anniversary concert, Kalafina prepare for the show and reminisce.

Paths is a vibrant trip across the globe, painting an atypical portrait of humanity.

Swallowtail Butterfly 20th Anniversary concert at Inujima Seirensho Museum as part of Setouchi Triennale 2016

Isan, the largest and most impoverished region of Thailand, has long been a thorn in the kingdom's flesh with its legacy of pro-democratic movements. Isan Odyssey takes viewers on an enlightening, music-filled journey through the forgotten pages of Thailand's political history.

A team of five go on an expedition to the South Pole. As they have experienced the blizzard and the excruciating pains, this journey proves to be a challenge to their not only physical but mental strength. While marching towards the end of the world, they explore the unknown darkness in their minds. During the process, director Yang reflects upon his life, turning this film into a loving monologue dedicated to his mother.

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Red Beard" (1965).