Sonatine (1993) | Dir. Takeshi Kitano

In this episode, we discuss Takeshi Kitano's Sonatine, including the film's balance of comedy and violence, how the film subverts expectations, and how Kitano structures scenes like jokes.

See where Sonatine is available to watch.

Supplemental Material:

• Takeshi Kitano on Sonatine

•Akira Kurosawa & Takeshi Kitano Discussion

• BFI's Takeshi Kitano Collection

• Film Movement Classics' Takeshi Kitano Double Play: Violent Cop & Boiling Point Blu-ray

Additional Audio Sources:

• Sonatine Original Trailer

• Sonatine II (In the Beginning) - Joe Hisaishi (Sonatine Soundtrack)

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