Prime
Video
has
announced
the
premiere
of
the
Amazon
Original
film,
Broken
Rage,
directed,
written
by,
and
starring
Takeshi
Kitano.
This
film
will
debut
at
the
81st
Venice
International
Film
Festival
on
September
6.
Notably,
it
is
the
first
Japanese
film
produced
for
streaming
to
be
officially
selected
for
this
prestigious
event.
Broken
Rage
features
a
diverse
cast
including
Tadanobu
Asano
and
Nao
Omori.
The
film
will
be
available
exclusively
on
Prime
Video
in
2025.
The
story
revolves
around
a
hitman
named
Nezumi,
played
by
Kitano,
who
navigates
a
dangerous
path
between
law
enforcement
and
the
yakuza.
Eclectic
Ensemble
Cast
The
ensemble
cast
includes
Tadanobu
Asano
as
a
lead
detective
trying
to
turn
Nezumi
into
an
informant.
Asano
is
known
for
his
roles
in
Kitano’s
Zatōichi
(2003)
and
Kubi
(2023),
and
was
nominated
for
a
Primetime
Emmy
for
Shogun
(2023).
Nao
Omori,
who
has
appeared
in
several
of
Kitano’s
films
such
as
Dolls
(2002)
and
Outrage
Coda
(2017),
also
plays
a
detective.
Shidō
Nakamura
portrays
the
yakuza
boss
overseeing
the
drug
trade,
while
Hakuryu
plays
a
young
boss.
Other
notable
cast
members
include
Takashi
Nishina,
So
Kaku,
Gekidan
Hitori,
Masanori
Hasegawa
(Nishikigoi),
Azusa
Babazono,
and
Mogura
Suzuki
(Kuki
Kaidan).
Unique
Storytelling
Approach
The
film
takes
an
unconventional
approach
by
blending
comedy
with
violent
themes.
The
first
half
follows
Nezumi’s
struggle
for
survival
amidst
police
and
yakuza
conflicts.
The
second
half
shifts
into
a
self-parodying
comedy
that
retells
the
same
story
with
humour.
Takeshi
Kitano
continues
to
push
boundaries
with
his
latest
venture.
With
over
35
years
of
experience
in
filmmaking,
he
remains
a
significant
figure
in
Japanese
cinema.
“When
I
first
read
the
script
for
Broken
Rage,
I
was
surprised
by
the
unprecedented
twists
and
turns
in
the
story,” said
Tadanobu
Asano.
Cast
Reactions
Nao
Omori
expressed
his
excitement
about
working
with
Kitano
again:
“First
of
all,
I
was
overjoyed
to
be
able
to
work
with
Takeshi
Kitano
again,
a
director
I
deeply
admire.” He
added
that
despite
initial
uncertainties
about
the
new
creative
direction,
the
set
maintained
an
excellent
atmosphere
filled
with
laughter.
The
key
art
and
first
look
images
from
Broken
Rage
were
also
revealed
by
Prime
Video.
These
visuals
offer
a
glimpse
into
the
film’s
unique
blend
of
gritty
crime-action
and
comedy.
The
global
premiere
at
Venice
marks
a
significant
milestone
for
Japanese
streaming
films
on
an
international
platform.
Film
Overview
Amazon
Original
Broken
Rage
Overview:
Title: |
Amazon Original Broken Rage |
Director: |
Takeshi Kitano |
Cast: |
Beat Takeshi Tadanobu Asano Nao Omori Takashi Nishina Shohei Uno Shoken Kunimoto Azusa Babazono Masanori Hasegawa (Nishikigoi) Masato Yano So Kaku Shiro Maeda (Bikoon!) Jun Akiyama Mogura Suzuki (Kuki Kaidan) Gekidan Hitori Hakuryu Shidō Nakamura |
The 81st Venice International Film Festival: |
Date: |
Global Premiere: September 6, Friday from 5:00 p.m. CEST*September 7 ,Saturday from midnight JST |
This
film
represents
Japanese
cinema
on
a
global
stage
through
its
innovative
storytelling
and
distinguished
cast.
Fans
can
look
forward
to
its
exclusive
release
on
Prime
Video
next
year.
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