Rather than seeking bloody vengeance, Takeshi Kitano, director of yakuza films "Violent Cop," "Outrage" and "Beyond Outrage," expressed his frustrations with the domestic film industry with pointed comments at a recent talk event in Tokyo.
One of Japan's foremost filmmakers and TV personalities, Kitano voiced his "hate" for anime, distaste for the lack of serious criticism in the media and also encouraged young filmmakers to "deceive" major studios.
The talk event was held on Oct. 25, with eight up-and-coming directors discussing the theme "Now and Future of Japanese Film" as part of the Tokyo International Film Festival, which runs through Oct. 31.
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