Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Kitano Takeshi, one of the biggest names in contemporary Japanese cinema, is directing an untitled movie for Amazon MGM Studios.
Other details of the movie, such as cast and synopsis were also scant. Amazon said only that it, “will produce globally acclaimed Japanese director Takeshi Kitano’s feature film.
Kitano will also star in the film.” Kitano hinted at the picture’s production status with a prepared comment: “We are currently filming diligently, so please stay tuned for further updates.” Kitano, who also performs as an actor and stand-up comedian under the name Beat Takeshi, has ranged widely as a director.
Since his directorial debut in 1989 with “Violent Cop,” Kitano has directed 19 feature films. His 1997 “Fireworks” (aka “Hana-bi”) won the Golden Lion at the 54th Venice International Film Festival.
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