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Despite frequent criticism over his depictions of women, Sono has created some of Japanese cinema's most compelling female characters in films that are bold and always thought-provoking.
Natalie Ng talks about some of Sono's women in GUILTY OF ROMANCE, TAG and ANTIPORNO - three films that explore female identity, sexual oppression and misogyny.
English language captions available.
Video essay produced exclusively for: Japanese Film Festival - Australia
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Words & Narration: Natalie Ng
Editing: Hieu Chau
Films used:
Suicide Club (2001)
Noriko's Dinner Table (2005)
Love Exposure (2008)
Cold Fish (2010)
Guilty of Romance (2011)
Himizu (2011)
Why Don't You Play in Hell? (2013)
Tag (2015)
Antiporno (2016)
Music used:
Moonlight Sonata 3rd Movement (Opus 27 No. 2) - Ludwig van Beehoven
Tombeau pour Monsieur de Lully - Marin Marais
Pure As Snow - Mono
