The late Japanese director explores the twin national disasters of 3.11 and World War Two in an epic series of films.
Hausu director Nobuhiko Obayashi’s penultimate film, Hanagatami, is as surreal as it is moving.
By Taryn McCabe
Forty years ago, directed Nobuhiko Obayashi created a totally unique art-house treasure.
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