Glory to the Filmmaker!
Watch TrailerTakeshi Kitano plays a version of himself in which he's a struggling director cycling through a number of different genres in an effort to complete his latest project.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | ばんざい! / 監督・ばんざい! |
| Year | 2007 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy |
| Director | Takeshi Kitano |
| Runtime | 108 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (58 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.
If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.
For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.
Director: Takeshi Kitano
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.
🎭 Cast
Takeshi Kitano
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Tohru Emori
Higashi Oizumi
Kayoko Kishimoto
Kumiko
Anne Suzuki
Kimiko
Keiko Matsuzaka
Wife
Yoshino Kimura
Daughter
Kazuko Yoshiyuki
Maid
Yuki Uchida
Heroine
Akira Takarada
Gentleman in a White Mercedes
Yumiko Fujita
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