Nippon Shorts I: Swords, Guns & Thrills
Nippon Visions ½
NIPPON SHORTS I presents a diverse mix of Japanese short genre films. GO SEPPUKU YOURSELVES is a biting satire on Japanese Covid-19 politics, set in feudal Japan. This is followed by the stylish yakuza movie parody EVERYTHING IN ITS RIGHT PLACE. The psychological thriller PSYCHOLOGY COUNSELOR makes the audience’s blood run cold, while the playful foray through film history LIKE IN MOVIES brings a cheerful conclusion.
| English Title | Japanese | Directors | Countries | Year | Language | Duration | Premiere |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go Seppuku Yourselves | 全員切腹 | Toshiaki TOYODA | Japan | 2021 | Original with English subtitles | 26 Min. | German premiere |
| Everything In Its Right Place | 籠 | Williy LAU | Japan | 2021 | 19 Min. | German premiere | |
| Psychology Counselor | カウンセラー | Zenzo SAKAI | Japan | 2021 | Original with English subtitles | 42 Min. | International premiere |
| Like In Movies | 映画かよ。 | Yo KOMAYA | Japan | 2021 | Original with English subtitles | 18 Min. | German premiere |