Yasuzō Masumura's Centennial
Less known in the West than some of his peers, Yasuzō Masumura (1924-1986) stands as a significant post-war filmmaker and a leading voice in the Japanese New Wave. Despite his prolific studio work, he distinguished himself as an auteur with a style and themes that were both bold and precise. His films often focus on strong female characters, using seduction, sexuality, and the loss of innocence to reveal the underlying perverse or hypocritical power dynamics within society.
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Yasuzō Masumura et ses anges redoutables
Précurseur de la «Nouvelle Vague japonaise», Masumura incarne l’esprit contestataire qui émerge à l’aube des années 1960 avec des films aux accents sulfureux, dénonçant aussi bien les travers du monde moderne que les principes étouffants de la société traditionnelle.
