Sadao Yamanaka directed 26 films from 1932 to 1937. Only three remain today along with his scripts. Legendary director Rintaro makes his first film in a decade with a film based upon the work of Yamanaka. It imagine the director making a film about a Robin Hood -esque roguish character known as the Rat who takes confounds the police and delights a little boy.
Sweet little film done in the style of Japanese silent films Nezumikozō Jirokichi is a sweet little homage. Running the perfect length for what it is, the film imagines what an unproduced film by the director might have been. To be certain it is seen through the eyes of Rintaro, but it is still a delight.
Recommended- it’s worth the price of Short Films 2 at Japan Cuts
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