Problem
MOVIE: Hana-bi (HANA-BI, lit. 'Fireworks')
Written, directed and edited by Takeshi Kitano
Task
A. What is your response to the film?
B. How does this film differ from any western gangster films that you have watched? Are there cultural elements which make it hard for you to interpret the film?
C. How is it similar? Do you see any cross-over from Hollywood?
D. What role does the artwork play in the film?
E. Directly translated the title is formed of the words flower and fire (Fireworks). How is this contrast played out in the film?