Following years of directing music videos and shorts, Taichi Kimura unleashes his impressive first feature film, “Afterglows.” Shot in black and white, the film also features a screenplay by the trio Ryosuke Asano, Takuma Hiramatsu, and Yasuhiro Kim. The movie had its international premiere at the Japannual Film Festival.
Check also this interview Interview with Taichi Kimura: Obsession is an Important Emotion to Drive People Forward
Cab driver Akira Morishima is grief-stricken following the death of his girlfriend, Sayuri Komatsu, a successful singer who tragically committed suicide. While on the job, he listens to a radio essay named “Afterglows,” which prompts him to reflect on memories with his deceased lover. Yet, while Akira desperately tries to move on with his life, his obsessions become more depraved, and his grip on reality loosens. Eventually, his life spirals out of control.
While its narrative and stylistic choices may seem familiar, “Afterglows” is still full of surprises.
Check also this interview Interview with Taichi Kimura: Obsession is an Important Emotion to Drive People Forward
Cab driver Akira Morishima is grief-stricken following the death of his girlfriend, Sayuri Komatsu, a successful singer who tragically committed suicide. While on the job, he listens to a radio essay named “Afterglows,” which prompts him to reflect on memories with his deceased lover. Yet, while Akira desperately tries to move on with his life, his obsessions become more depraved, and his grip on reality loosens. Eventually, his life spirals out of control.
While its narrative and stylistic choices may seem familiar, “Afterglows” is still full of surprises.
- 10/27/2023
- by Sean Barry
- AsianMoviePulse
Fast-rising Taichi Kimura’s feature explores grief.
Est N8 has acquired worldwide sales rights to Japanese thriller Afterglows and will continue autumn festival and market talks with buyers at Tokyo International Film Festival (October 23-November 1) and American Film Market (October 31-November 5).
Fast-rising Taichi Kimura’s explores grief and takes place in Tokyo as a taxi driver is haunted by hallucinations after the suicide of his wife, a famous singer.
The film stars Kentez Asaka, Megumi, Akira Koieyama and Keiko Takeshita (The Boy And The Heron) and was produced byTakuma Hiramatsu and Yutaro Tagawa.
Afterglows opened released in Japan earlier...
Est N8 has acquired worldwide sales rights to Japanese thriller Afterglows and will continue autumn festival and market talks with buyers at Tokyo International Film Festival (October 23-November 1) and American Film Market (October 31-November 5).
Fast-rising Taichi Kimura’s explores grief and takes place in Tokyo as a taxi driver is haunted by hallucinations after the suicide of his wife, a famous singer.
The film stars Kentez Asaka, Megumi, Akira Koieyama and Keiko Takeshita (The Boy And The Heron) and was produced byTakuma Hiramatsu and Yutaro Tagawa.
Afterglows opened released in Japan earlier...
- 10/23/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Taichi Kimura lives between two worlds. The Japanese filmmaker based in London made himself a name in the music industry by producing videos for Chemical Brothers, David Guetta, Chase & Status, and many more. Now, the 36-year-old director makes his debut on the big screen with his first feature „Afterglows“.
Director Taichi Kimura visited the Japannual Film Festival in Vienna for the international premiere of his debut film “Afterglows”. In our interview, the ambitious filmmaker reveals his vision for the Japanese film industry and gives personal insights into his career.
Let’s start with the basics. Who are you? What’s your background and what made you become a filmmaker?
I was born in Japan and I was raised in the middle of Tokyo. So, I was actually a city boy. I think the film that really got me was probably “Jurassic Park” (1993). I was like only five years old or something like that.
Director Taichi Kimura visited the Japannual Film Festival in Vienna for the international premiere of his debut film “Afterglows”. In our interview, the ambitious filmmaker reveals his vision for the Japanese film industry and gives personal insights into his career.
Let’s start with the basics. Who are you? What’s your background and what made you become a filmmaker?
I was born in Japan and I was raised in the middle of Tokyo. So, I was actually a city boy. I think the film that really got me was probably “Jurassic Park” (1993). I was like only five years old or something like that.
- 10/15/2023
- by Alexander Knoth
- AsianMoviePulse
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