Film at Lincoln Center Podcast #599 - Kiyoshi Kurosawa on Cloud
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Jul 20, 2025 
Kiyoshi Kurosawa, a legendary Japanese director celebrated for films like Cure and Pulse, shares insights about his new film, Cloud. He discusses the chilling realities of the hustle economy and the societal impact of online culture, drawing parallels to his earlier work, Pulse. Kurosawa elaborates on the complexity of crafting action films in Japan, balancing realism with genre conventions. Additionally, he shares creative choices, such as minimizing music in action scenes, to heighten authenticity, offering a fascinating glimpse into his filmmaking process.
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Internet's Ordinary Danger
- The Internet has shifted from mysterious to ordinary, making it more dangerous due to forgotten risks. - Online emotions can amplify and concentrate, sometimes resulting in powerful negative forces.
Real Friend Inspired Reseller Concept
- Kurosawa based the film's reseller character on a friend who professionally resells online merchandise. - This real-life connection inspired him to explore the idea of reselling in Japan's social context.
Challenges of Genre in Japan
- Kurosawa admires American genre films and finds making such clear genre films in Japan challenging. - He desires to blend realism of Japan with genre filmmaking, creating a unique style despite industry constraints.