Japan’s Takeshi Kitano ‘a bit embarrassed’ as new film shows at Venice

The Japanese director didn't expect his new film 'Broken Rage' — where he directs, writes, and stars — to be screened at the prestigious film festival

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VENICE, Italy – Japanese cult director Takeshi Kitano said on Friday, September 6 he was “a bit embarrassed” by his new movie being premiered at Venice, explaining that he never expected it to get seen at the prestigious film festival.was commissioned by TV streamer Amazon and runs at barely an hour with Kitano directing, writing, and starring in the picture.

“I did not expect it to be presented at a festival like this,” Kitano told a news conference. “I don’t know, I should have done better. I should have been more serious about it,” he added, speaking through a translator. “In Japan, we still have a sort of traditional view, a sort of conservative approach. And therefore, I just enjoy being in international festivals,” he said, sporting purple-tinged hair.Kitano said the rapid-fire posts, which drew belly laughs in Venice, helped pad out the film and also connect the two halves.

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