BAD FILM

BAD FILM is a Japanese film directed by Sion Sono. The film, released in 2012, consists of 160 minutes of footage extracted from the original 150 hours shot in 1995 by the director.[1]

BAD FILM
Directed bySion Sono
Release date
2012
Running time
160 minutes
CountryJapan
LanguageJapanese

Plot

The film revolves around the rivalry between two gangs, one Chinese, one Japanese, in Tokyo.

Background and production

The cast is mainly composed of members of Sono's art collective GAGAGA.[2] The film was shot in HI-8,[2] mainly in Kōenji district.[3]

Reception

The film received generally positive reviews. A review states: "An interesting case of a belated “director’s cut” Bad Film is necessarily an imperfect beast, but perhaps all the more interesting for it."[4] The message the film may convey, however, has been considered unclear: "This movie has some things to tell us about prejudice and xenophobia, but it's hard to say exactly what those things are. Instead, consider it a treat to just let the waves of meaningful nonsense crash over you and go along for the ride."[5]

References
  1. Kubas-Meyer, Alec (2020-02-20). "NYAFF Non-Review: Sion Sono's Bad Film is a masterpiece • Flixist". Flixist. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  2. "Bad Film". Subway Cinema. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  3. Review, In (2016-08-24). "Bad Film | Sion Sono". In Review Online. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  4. Scanlon, Hayley (2016-08-18). "Bad Film (Sion Sono, 1995/2012)". Windows on Worlds. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  5. "NYAFF 2013 Review: Sono Sion's BAD FILM Is By No Means That". ScreenAnarchy. 2013-07-16. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
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