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Sion Sono (園 子温, Sono Shion, born December 18, 1961) is a Japanese filmmaker, author, and poet. Best known on the festival circuit for the film Love Exposure (2008), he has been called "the most subversive filmmaker working in Japanese cinema today", [1] a " stakhanovist filmmaker" [2] [3] with an " idiosyncratic " career.
Sion Sono is a cult filmmaker known for his graphic and violent works, such as Love Exposure, Suicide Club and Cold Fish. He has also acted in some of his own films and written poetry and novels.
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- Toyokawa, Aichi, Japan
Apr 5, 2022 · Japanese director Sion Sono has been accused by two women of sexual assault in a new report from Shukan Josei PRIME. Sono is known for provocative indie films like 2008’s “Love Exposure ...
Sep 20, 2021 · Japanese director Sion Sono talks about his post-apocalyptic Western samurai odyssey with Nicolas Cage, who plays a bomb-strapped hero. He reveals his influences, his vision, and his challenges in making the film.
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- Love Exposure (2008) Clocking in at over four hours, “Love Exposure” is an epic tale of love, family, religion, and obsession. The story follows Yu Tsunoda, a young man raised in a devout Christian family, who becomes an expert in upskirt photography in a quest to sin and gain his father’s attention.
- Red Post on Escher Street (2020) “Red Post on Escher Street” offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of indie filmmaking. The narrative revolves around a passionate film director, Tadashi Kobayashi, as he holds auditions for his new film.
- Why Don’t You Play in Hell? (2013) “Why Don’t You Play in Hell?” is an energetic, chaotic ride into the world of filmmaking. A young, ambitious film crew named gets caught in the crossfire between two warring yakuza clans.
- Himizu (2011) Set during post-tsunami Japan, “Himizu” centers on two teenagers, Sumida and Keiko, who struggle with abusive and neglectful parents. While the tragedy of the natural disaster looms large, it’s the personal traumas that deeply impact these young souls.
Sep 16, 2021 · Sion Sono's movies have a long history eliciting fear, horniness and contemplation in equal measure. Here are the Sion Sono movies you should watch first.
Feb 2, 2021 · The Japanese filmmaker talks about his English-language debut, a wild hybrid of Western, samurai, and thriller genres, starring Nicolas Cage. He reveals his influences, his heart attack, and his vision of "East meets West" cinema.
