2019
new cinema from asia
Fly Me to the Saitama
Hideki Takeushi
Japan, 2019, 107', Swiss Premiere
The movie
This baroque, surrealist comedy adapted from the manga tackles the rivalry between Tokyo and its neighbouring suburbs. A delirious critique of the retreat into restricted ideas of identity.
En savoir plusIt’s not easy being born in Saitama, a seamy province of ill repute. In the midst of a gang war that pitches it against glorious Tokyo, the encounter between two students could change everything… Steampunk-inspired sets and baroque costumes are a staple of this insane adaptation of Maya Mineo’s manga by the director of cult movie Thermae Romae. An exuberant story sprinkled with epic battle scenes!
World Sales :
Pony Canyon Inc
cast :
Nikaido Fum, Gackt , Iseya Yusuke
Crew :
- Cinematographer : Tanikawa Sohei
- Editor : Kawamura Shinji
- Music : Face 2 Fake
