exf f. Special: Bodies of Film – Films by Takahiko IIMURA

Nippon Visions   ½ 

The program presents some of the most important works by Takahiko IIMURA, one of the pioneers of experimental film and video in Japan. From his early figurative works to the structuralist experiments of the 1970s and 1980s, IIMURA’s filmic explorations of corporeality blend the grotesque with the sublime. Presented on 16 mm film in collaboration with exf f. – tage des experimentellen films frankfurt.

Wed., June 3, 2026, 19:00

Pupille Kino

NOT approved for persons under 18 years (NC has not applied for age rating)

Experimental Shorts



English TitleJapaneseDirectorsCountriesYearLanguageDuration
On Eye Rape視姦についてTakahiko IIMURAJapan1962no dialog12 Min.
Ai (LOVE)Takahiko IIMURAJapan1962no dialog10 Min.
Talking Pictureトーキング・ピクチャーTakahiko IIMURAJapan1981English original version15 Min.
Shutterシャッター Takahiko IIMURAJapan1971no dialog25 Min.

In cooperation with exf f. – tage des experimentellen films frankfurt