The Japanese Issue
Welcome to the first of a regular new series on international cinema at kamera.co.uk. Oliver Berry, the magazine editor, introduces the inaugural Japanese issue and outlines our plans for the future
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Takeshi Kitano – Part 2
Tim Smedley continues his exploration of Beat Takeshi’s films by assessing the ideas of humour and violence, and the way the director used them in his most acclaimed film – Hana-Bi
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Takeshi Kitano – Part 1
In the first part of an in-depth feature on the work of Takeshi Kitano, Tim Smedley explores the main themes and preoccupations of the director’s work
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Chanbara: Japan and its Forgotten Genre
Samurai films were once the most popular genre of Japanese cinema, and had a hugely influential on many of Hollywood’s leading directors, but few new samurai films are being made today. Bob Carroll traces the rise and fall of the chanbara film
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Dark Water
Hideo Nakata’s films command a cult global following, and his Ring films reminded Western audiences (and studios) of the true power of the horror film. Edward Lamberti investigates his latest film
»Dolls
The new film from Beat Takeshi makes a surprising move away from his proccupations with duty, loyalty and violence into much gentler emotional terrain. Is Beat Takeshi going soft in his old age? Ingo Ebeling doesn’t think so
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Japanese Cinema
In the first article of our special Japanese issue, John Gorick provides a thorough overview of the history of Japanese cinema, and profiles some of its great directors
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Time of the Wolf
Post-apocalypse stories have always been a popular genre in the cinema, but Michael Haneke’s version takes an unusual slant, focussing on the domestic side of life after armageddon. John Gorick isn’t impressed
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Jesus of Montreal
The life of Christ has always been a fascinating subject for filmmakers, but it’s rarely been addressed with much success. Colin Odell & Michelle le Blanc look back at a classic Canadian attempt from Denys Arcand
»Hulk
Ang Lee has never been a director defined by convention, but his latest project must be one of his most ambitious – and weirdest films yet. Ian Haydn Smith has a blast in the company of everyone’s favourite pea-green superhero
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Plein Soleil
kamera’s coverage of the French noir season at the Ciné Lumière continues with this thriller from Réné Clement, which explored the adventures of Mr Ripley long before Anthony Minghella got in on the act. Edward Lamberti reports
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A Century of Artists’ Film in Britain
Britain has never been known for its appreciation of avant-garde cinema, but a new season of experimental film at Tate Britain comes up with some surprising results. Charlie Phillips reports
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BFI Modern Classics: L.A. Confidential
The bfi’s Modern Classic series has become one of the most respected forums for serious film criticism since Les Cahiers du Cinema. Ben Walters enjoys a new title on Curtis Hanson’s complex modern-day noir
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Jacques Becker
In our continuing series from the French Noir season at the Ciné Lumiere, Alex King looks back at the career of one of the country’s most underrated directors – Jacques Becker
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Ma Vie
Digital video is quietly revolutionising the way we make and watch movies, and in the latest film from French filmmaking duo Olivier Ducastel and Jacques Martineau, DV becomes a central character. Antonio Pasolini investigates
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