S2E4 - Hana-bi (1997)
Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast
English - May 25, 2021 05:37 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBFilm Reviews TV & Film Film History Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, John and Jason discuss Takeshi Kitano's (Beat Takeshi) 1997 Golden Lion winner, Hana-bi (aka Fireworks). They talk about the film's uniquely minimalist aesthetic, beautiful soundtrack, and potential message of hope and/or nihilism, depending on the viewer's mood. We hope you enjoy!
Timestamps:
1:58 Media Consumed
6:58 News
12:47 Film Discussion
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