This is director Yasujiro Shimazu's second sound film. It achieved a new sound realism and received an honorable mention, ranking second in Kinema Junpo's top ten films of the year.
Is it worth the watch? Honestly, you probably only want to sit down with Arashi no naka no shojo if you have a soft spot for the awkward, experimental growing pains of early sound cinema. It’s not for the casual viewer who wants a tight, punchy plot. If you love seeing how directors figured out how to use microphones w...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Yasujirō Shimazu
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"Is it worth the watch? Honestly, you probably only want to sit down with Arashi no naka no shojo if you have a soft spot for the awkward, experimental growing pains of early sound cinema. It’s not for the casual viewer who wants a tight, punchy plot. If you love seeing how directors figured out how to use microphones without making the whole thing sound like a hollow tin can, you’ll be fascinated. If you’re just looking for a fun night in, you might find the pacing a bit of a slog. It’s funny h..."
Yasujirō Shimazu
Japan
