Seijun Suzuki 1923-2017
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Seijun Suzuki the absurdist, the unreal-realist, the aesthete, sadly, has passed away at 93. He was one of the finest maverick craftsmen of popular Japanese cinema, who also created paradoxical, mind…
Branded to Kill (1967) by Seijun Suzuki
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By Jonathan Wilson " Branded to Kill" is Seijun Suzuki’s absurdist nihilistic statement. A film compelled by Freudian drives, surreally, brought into the bright light of day. From this per…
